Surf spot

Sandbridge

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

Country: USA, North East, Virginia
Coordinates: 36.6942, -75.9223

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Wave period (s)	3.8	4	4.3	4.1	4.3	4	3.8	5.5	5.8	6.8	6.8	3.8	2.5	7.5	5.2	3	3	3.1	6.7	8	7.7	6.2	7.8	7.8	7.8	7.7	7.6	7.5	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.3	4.7	4.3	4.5	5.5	4.8	5.3	5.5	5.3	4.7	5	5	4.9	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.9	5	5	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.5
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Wind speed (km/h)	20	15.6	10.2	5.6	11.2	15	13.1	11.4	9.3	9.9	13.8	13.7	18.6	18.2	19.8	11.8	6.3	11	9.5	10.1	8.9	7.5	6.6	3.1	7	7.9	5.2	10.1	12.4	16	20.1	19.4	16.9	14.5	15.5	15	13.9	15.1	12.4	13.7	11	7.4	6.1	12.1	14	13	10.7	7.6	7.3	4.8	1.3	8.9	15.6	17.6	15.1	12.4
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Sandbridge, Virginia (USA) — Surf Spot Description

Sandbridge is a beach break surf spot on the southern end of Virginia Beach, along the Atlantic coast in southeastern Virginia. It’s a popular local surf area because it can pick up decent swell while often being less crowded than the main Virginia Beach boardwalk area.

What it’s like

Type: Beach break
Wave shape: Often fast, punchy, and hollow on better swells
Best for: Beginners to advanced surfers, depending on conditions
Crowds: Usually lighter than the main Virginia Beach breaks, though summer and good swell days can still get busy

Conditions

Swell: Works best with Atlantic swells from the east or southeast
Wind: Offshore or light winds from the west/northwest are generally best
Tide: Can change a lot with tide; many beach breaks here work best around mid tide
Bottom: Sandy bottom, so the sandbars can shift frequently

Hazards / things to know

Strong currents and rips can be present, especially on bigger surf days
Changing sandbars mean conditions can vary from one day to the next
In summer, shorebreak can get steep and powerful close to the beach

Vibe

Sandbridge has a more relaxed, local beach feel compared with the busier tourist stretch of Virginia Beach. It’s a good spot if you want a relatively easy-access East Coast beach break with the possibility of fun surf when the sandbars line up.