Surf spot

Assateague

Forecast conditions and map view for Assateague in USA, North East, Virginia. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, Virginia
Coordinates: 38.2069, -75.1467

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Wave period (s)	3.6	3.9	3.5	3.6	3.2	3.5	3.4	3.3	3.4	3	3.5	3.3	3.3	3.6	3.6	3.7	3.8	3.5	3.8	3.9	4.1	6.5	4	3.5	3.8	4	4.2	5.3	4.3	5	4.9	4.8	4.8	5	5.2	5.2	5	5.3	5.5	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.2	5	4.8	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	2	1	1	1	2	4	4	4	3	2	3	3	4	4	4	4	4	3	3	3	2	4	2	2	4	7	12	8	16	21	26	27	27	26	26	23	16	15	18	19	25	21	20	18	17	15	12	10	9	7	6	6	7	7	8	18
Wind speed (km/h)	11.6	12.3	15.7	20	17.9	16.1	19.3	20.8	9.8	7.6	6.4	8.4	9.4	7.6	8.3	5.2	4.3	9.7	19.8	25.1	22	20.3	14	13	13.8	11.7	8.9	16.1	18.8	16.5	12	10.9	5.3	7	7.8	10.6	12.6	12.6	10.4	11.9	10.1	7.8	7.1	8.6	11.8	13.9	13.7	12.8	10.7	12	11.3	13.8	18.6	19.5	15.9	16.3
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Assateague, Virginia (Northeast U.S.) is a beach-break surf spot on the barrier island near the Maryland/Virginia border, just south of Ocean City. It’s known for its wide-open, natural coastline and generally uncrowded lineup compared with more developed East Coast breaks.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Conditions: Can be fun and peaky with shifting sandbars, but it’s also very dependent on swell and sand movement
Best swell: Handles Atlantic storm swells well; typically works best with E/SE swell and manageable winds
Wind: Westerly offshore winds are usually best; onshore winds can quickly make it messy

Skill level

Beginner to advanced, depending on size and conditions
Smaller days can be approachable for learners, but stronger surf, currents, and shorebreak can make it challenging

Hazards / things to know

Strong currents and rips can be present
Shifting sandbars mean conditions can change often
In bigger surf, it can become a heavy shorebreak
It’s a wildlife area, so you’ll want to be respectful of park rules and natural habitats

Vibe

More natural, quiet, and scenic than a town beach break
Good choice if you want a less crowded session and don’t mind a bit of uncertainty in the surf

Best for

Surfers looking for uncrowded East Coast beach breaks
People who enjoy exploring changing sandbar setups
Surfers comfortable reading conditions and dealing with current