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 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 16%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 33kmh from the South. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Chesapeake Bay faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 08:00 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 14° 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 0.4mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 21%.

CHESAPEAKE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 13° 15° 18° 17° 19° 15°
84% 9% 10% 2% 1% 25% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 17° 20° 20° 19° 18°
0% 2% 4% 4% 67% 79% 86% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 18° 20° 21° 20° 20°
6% 9% 7% 8% 7% 20% 32% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 16° 14° 14° 13° 13°
13% 11% 54% 100% 100% 100% 100% 42%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 1.1mm 3.1mm 0.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 13° 14° 15° 15° 14°
69% 6% 5% 7% 0% 0% 2% 49%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 16° 19° 19° 19° 18°
28% 5% 15% 26% 37% 71% 50% 64%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm
14°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 16° 18° 18° 17° 15°
78% 69% 58% 44% 32% 72% 60% 57%
0.7mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
6
kmh
17
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
1.0m
1.2m
4.7s 6.5s 6.5s 6.4s 3.9s 6.0s 7.9s 9.1s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
35
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
8.9s 9.0s 9.2s 9.6s 9.5s 9.4s 9.2s 9.1s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
0.8m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
9.0s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.0s 5.8s 7.2s 8.7s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
27
kmh
42
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
31
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
2.0m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
7.0s 8.7s 9.3s 5.2s 4.1s 7.1s 8.6s 10.1s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
22
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.3m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
11.5s 8.9s 11.3s 6.5s 5.4s 8.4s 6.2s 6.7s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
44
kmh
36
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
6.8s 7.4s 7.6s 7.6s 7.5s 7.6s 7.9s 8.0s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
1.0m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
7.8s 6.7s 6.3s 6.4s 6.6s 6.7s 6.5s 6.3s
Fri 8th May
3:04 AM 9:29 AM 3:35 PM 9:30 PM
0.63 0.34 0.57 0.35
Sat 9th May
3:54 AM 10:19 AM 4:29 PM 10:32 PM
0.62 0.34 0.58 0.34
Sun 10th May
4:49 AM 11:12 AM 5:29 PM 11:37 PM
0.62 0.32 0.61 0.33
Mon 11th May
5:48 AM 12:05 PM 6:28 PM
0.62 0.29 0.65
Tue 12th May
12:40 AM 6:47 AM 12:56 PM 7:24 PM
0.30 0.63 0.26 0.70
Wed 13th May
1:39 AM 7:44 AM 1:47 PM 8:18 PM
0.26 0.65 0.22 0.76
Thu 14th May
2:34 AM 8:40 AM 2:37 PM 9:09 PM
0.22 0.68 0.18 0.81
Fri 8th May
20°
0.0mm
8kmh NNE
16%
Sat 9th May
21°
0.4mm
18kmh S
31%
Sun 10th May
21°
0.0mm
4kmh WNW
12%
Mon 11th May
18°
5.4mm
36kmh N
65%
Tue 12th May
15°
0.0mm
26kmh NNW
17%
Wed 13th May
20°
0.4mm
22kmh SSW
37%
Thu 14th May
19°
1.0mm
15kmh SW
58%
Fri 15th May
18°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
22%
Sat 16th May
21°
0.0mm
3kmh SW
19%
Sun 17th May
18°
0.2mm
20kmh ENE
21%
Mon 18th May
27°
2.2mm
19kmh WSW
50%
Tue 19th May
25°
2.5mm
15kmh WNW
54%
Wed 20th May
22°
0.5mm
8kmh S
54%
Thu 21st May
27°
0.0mm
11kmh WSW
27%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant 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 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 35%.

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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