Surf spot

Fishermans Island

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

Country: USA, North East, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.0880, -75.9790

Metric
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Wave direction	NE	NE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	E	ESE	E	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE
Wave period (s)	3	2.9	2.5	2.8	2.8	3	2.5	2.5	3.5	3.4	4.2	4.2	4.6	4.5	6.6	4.3	4.3	7.7	4.6	6.5	7.5	6.5	6.2	5.2	4.3	4.2	4.2	4.8	4.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.9	4.7	4.5	4.8	4.3	4.5	5	4.9	4.9	5	5	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.6	3.6	4.8	5.2	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	3	1	1	3	1	2	3	3	2	1	2	2	2	5	7	5	7	6	10	8	7	5	5	7	10	8	8	8	7	7	7	6	6	5	4	4	3	2	2	3	1	4
Wind speed (km/h)	14.6	17.3	20.2	21.8	20.9	20.8	23.4	15.1	11.5	18.1	18.1	17.1	10.7	2.2	7.5	8.4	10.7	7.9	15	28.8	28.6	26.5	21.5	20.4	17.3	20.1	17.1	20.7	17.4	22.3	15.9	13.3	11.6	11.7	13.2	17.4	18	17.9	16	17.1	14.1	13	9	6.3	10.7	12.6	13	16.4	14.8	16.5	14.4	14.3	13.2	19.2	21.7	23.5
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Fisherman’s Island is a remote, exposed barrier-island surf break near the Virginia coast, best known for its long stretches of sand, shifting shoals, and open-ocean exposure. Because it sits out in the Atlantic with little blockage, it can pick up swell well when conditions align, offering punchy beachbreak waves with occasional sandbar-defined peaks.

What to expect

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Best swell: East to northeast swells
Best wind: Light offshore or glassy conditions
Wave quality: Can be very good when sandbars line up, but often variable and changeable
Crowds: Usually light due to access and remoteness

Conditions

The spot is highly sandbar-dependent, so the surf can change after storms and seasonal shifts.
It tends to work best when there is enough swell energy to wrap into the bars without becoming too disorganized.
Winds can make or break the session, since the coast here is exposed and can get choppy quickly.

Access / character

Fisherman’s Island has a more wild, undeveloped feel than many surf beaches in the region.
It’s a good option for surfers looking for a less crowded, more natural setting.
Because of the remote location and shifting terrain, it’s important to check local access rules, tides, and conditions before going.

Overall

A solid Mid-Atlantic beachbreak with the potential for fun, hollow, or powerful waves when swell and sandbars line up, but it’s not especially consistent and is best for surfers who don’t mind exploring and adapting to changing conditions.