Virginia Beach, Va. – Swimmers along the Virginia Beach shoreline and the Outer Banks face hazardous surf conditions Monday as 3 to 4-foot waves and long-period swells create a high risk of rip currents. The National Weather Service warns that dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected through Monday evening.
According to the Weather Service office in Wakefield, the Beach Hazards Statement covers Virginia Beach and Eastern Currituck County, North Carolina. Officials advise beachgoers to remain out of the water to avoid strong rip currents, which can quickly pull swimmers offshore.
Monday will also bring unsettled skies, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will reach the mid-80s under partly sunny skies, but storms could deliver brief downpours and lightning near the coast. Evening showers are expected to taper overnight.
Surf risks will remain the primary safety concern through Monday, especially for swimmers unfamiliar with ocean currents. Lifeguards are expected to remain on alert, but officials stress that the safest choice is to stay on the sand.
Conditions should improve Tuesday, with mostly sunny skies and calmer surf, though additional rip current advisories may be issued later this week.
Five Day Forecast for Virginia Beach, Va.:
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 84. Chance of showers and storms after 2 p.m.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 82. Low around 75.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of showers. High near 82.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy. Chance of showers, high near 80.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 83.
