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Chincoteague Surf Forecast

Virginia

Chincoteague surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.2s
Wind
14mph
SSW / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.7ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

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

Chincoteague is a sheltered beach break on Virginia's Eastern Shore, offering forgiving, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom and gentle slope create consistent, manageable peaks that work best during autumn swells and nor'easters. This quiet, uncrowded barrier island spot provides a peaceful alternative to busier mid-Atlantic breaks, with the bonus of wild ponies roaming the nearby dunes.

Occasional strong currentsShallow water at low tide

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Chincoteague Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Chincoteague?
The current wave height at Chincoteague is 1-2ft with a 4.2s swell period. Wind is SSW at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Chincoteague surf forecast?
Our Chincoteague 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.