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1st St. Jetty Surf Forecast

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1st St. Jetty surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.9s
Wind
9mph
SSW / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.9ft @ 9sE
Secondary
1.7ft @ 4sSE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

1st St. Jetty is a sandy beach break located in Virginia Beach, anchored by the jetty structure that helps shape consistent waves along this popular east-facing stretch of coast. The spot works best with easterly Atlantic swells and light offshore winds from the west, creating clean peaks suitable for surfers of all abilities. This accessible break offers a fun introduction to surfing with its forgiving sand bottom and proximity to local amenities.

JettyStrong currents near jetty structure

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, calm winds, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ENE|Calm

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1st St. Jetty Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 1st St. Jetty?
The current wave height at 1st St. Jetty is 1-2ft with a 8.9s swell period. Wind is SSW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 1st St. Jetty surf forecast?
Our 1st St. Jetty forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.