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Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
340 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

MDZ025-082015-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
340 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocean City Fishing Pier..High at 09:53 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:53 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocean City Fishing Pier..High at 10:37 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds around 15 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.

$$

VAZ099-100-082015-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island,
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
340 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Wachapreague.............High at 10:56 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Wachapreague.............High at 11:39 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds around
20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds around 15 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.

$$

VAZ098-082015-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
340 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Virginia Beach...........High at 10:18 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Virginia Beach...........High at 11:03 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around
15 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.

$$

NCZ102-082015-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
340 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck.....................High at 10:03 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck.....................High at 10:48 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around
15 mph.
.REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically
result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially
a Moderate to High Rip Risk.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.


$$