Beach Weather in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, United States

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Beach Weather Today in Chesapeake Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 31%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the West-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Chesapeake Bay faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 07:59 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 97% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Chesapeake Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 1.2mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 48%.

CHESAPEAKE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 19° 18° 20° 25° 25° 21° 19°
0% 1% 6% 0% 0% 50% 97% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 18° 22° 22° 19° 18°
100% 51% 82% 92% 65% 66% 65% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 20° 22° 23° 20° 18°
65% 82% 98% 98% 97% 79% 69% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 1.1mm 2.2mm 1.1mm 0.8mm 2.6mm 3.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 16° 20° 18° 17° 16°
100% 89% 60% 21% 0% 49% 50% 47%
1.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 17° 18° 18° 17° 16°
34% 27% 50% 71% 44% 46% 50% 30%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18° 19° 19°
58% 83% 100% 100% 100% 98% 90% 88%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 1.0mm 1.9mm 1.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm
15°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 19° 20° 20° 19° 18°
97% 92% 95% 94% 82% 79% 71% 47%
0.3mm 0.8mm 0.7mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 1.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
6
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
6.5s 6.4s 6.3s 6.1s 7.8s 7.7s 7.7s 7.8s
Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
7.8s 7.9s 8.0s 8.2s 8.3s 8.4s 8.4s 10.8s
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
37
kmh
27
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
10.3s 10.0s 9.7s 9.5s 9.4s 9.2s 9.1s 9.0s
Sat 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
19
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.8s 8.7s 8.6s 5.2s 8.5s
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
0.9m
8.5s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s 8.3s
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
8.3s 8.3s 8.2s 8.2s 8.1s 8.0s 5.9s 6.8s
Tue 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
7.7s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s
Wed 7th May
4:51 AM 11:07 AM 5:29 PM 11:49 PM
0.94 0.09 1.07 0.14
Thu 8th May
5:40 AM 11:47 AM 6:11 PM
0.92 0.08 1.13
Fri 9th May
12:36 AM 6:23 AM 12:24 PM 6:49 PM
0.11 0.92 0.06 1.17
Sat 10th May
1:17 AM 7:02 AM 12:58 PM 7:25 PM
0.08 0.91 0.05 1.21
Sun 11th May
1:54 AM 7:39 AM 1:32 PM 8:00 PM
0.06 0.92 0.05 1.23
Mon 12th May
2:29 AM 8:16 AM 2:08 PM 8:35 PM
0.05 0.91 0.05 1.23
Tue 13th May
3:04 AM 8:53 AM 2:44 PM 9:11 PM
0.04 0.91 0.06 1.22
Wed 7th May
26°
0.0mm
11kmh NNW
31%
Thu 8th May
23°
0.0mm
8kmh SSE
73%
Fri 9th May
24°
10.8mm
7kmh W
84%
Sat 10th May
21°
1.2mm
23kmh NNE
52%
Sun 11th May
19°
0.0mm
13kmh E
44%
Mon 12th May
19°
5.0mm
17kmh ESE
89%
Tue 13th May
20°
4.2mm
3kmh SSE
82%
Wed 14th May
18°
0.8mm
17kmh NE
89%
Thu 15th May
20°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
82%
Fri 16th May
22°
0.0mm
8kmh NE
40%
Sat 17th May
23°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
5%
Sun 18th May
25°
0.1mm
16kmh SSE
22%
Mon 19th May
28°
1.6mm
14kmh SSW
41%
Tue 20th May
24°
2.8mm
20kmh WSW
32%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 8 days of light rain with an average of 3.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 55%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Chesapeake Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Holiday at Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Virginia Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in southeastern Virginia, United States. It is well known for its miles of coastline and gorgeous beaches that make it an ideal destination for beach aficionados. One of the most popular beach areas to visit in Virginia Beach is the Chesapeake Bay area.

Beach Type

Chesapeake Bay offers a variety of beach types that cater to different preferences. The sand on these beaches ranges from powdery white sand to coarse yellow sand. Some areas are pebbly, while others are rocky, which makes it suitable for various activities such as sunbathing, snorkeling, and diving.

The beaches with rocks or reefs in Chesapeake Bay are especially interesting for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts because they attract more fish and marine life compared to sandy beaches. If you're looking for an underwater adventure, Chesapeake Bay is the perfect place!

Recommended Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities that you can enjoy at Chesapeake Bay:

  1. Swimming: With its clean waters and beautiful coastline, swimming is a favorite activity among visitors to the bay.
  2. Sunbathing: Pick a spot on the soft white sand or coarse yellow sand to soak up some sun.
  3. Snorkeling and Diving: Explore the vibrant marine life around the rocky areas and reefs in Chesapeake Bay.
  4. Paddleboarding & Kayaking: Paddle through calm waters while taking in the stunning views of the bay.
  5. Fishing: Try your hand at fishing either from shore or by chartering a boat.
  6. Sailing: Enjoy a relaxing sailing excursion on the bay's calm waters.

These activities are popular at Chesapeake Bay because they offer something for everyone - whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure.

Accommodations: Beach Resorts & Hotels

There's no shortage of beach resorts and hotels in the Chesapeake Bay area, catering to different budgets and preferences. Some of the popular areas to stay in include:

  • Chicks Beach: This neighborhood offers a laid-back atmosphere with a beautiful beach that's perfect for families.
  • North End: A more upscale residential area with beautiful homes and a quieter, less crowded beach.
  • Sandbridge: Located further south, Sandbridge offers vacation rentals and a more peaceful beach experience.

Some of the recommended hotels in Virginia Beach are:

Beach Amenities

Chesapeake Bay beaches offer various amenities to make your visit enjoyable, such as:

  • Public restrooms
  • Outdoor showers
  • Picnic areas with tables and grills
  • Parking lots (although parking can be limited during peak season)
  • Lifeguards on duty during the summer months
  • Snack bars or nearby restaurants for food options

With its beautiful beaches, range of activities, accommodations, and amenities, Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach is an excellent choice for your next beach holiday!

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