Surf spot

The North End

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

Country: USA, North East, Virginia
Coordinates: 36.9042, -75.9886

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Wave period (s)	3.6	3.3	6.3	4.8	8.2	4.3	3.5	4	4.8	4.7	4.8	5.3	7.6	5.8	3	4.5	4.5	4.1	4.3	4.2	3.9	4	4.3	4	4.3	4.5	5	5	5	5	5.2	5.3	5.2	5.1	5.1	5.1	5.1	5.2	5.3	4.5	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.8	5	5	5	4.8	4.9	5.8	3.1
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Wind speed (km/h)	16.5	20.1	13.9	9.7	8	8.5	7.7	8.8	8.9	15.5	23.3	35	33.2	26.8	30.1	27.9	23.8	21.3	22.7	21.2	17.5	20.8	18.9	16.5	14.6	15.2	16.3	18.7	18.1	16.3	16.3	18.8	19.4	18.5	19.1	19.7	20.1	17	13.5	9	9	10.1	6.9	7.3	21.7	23.1	19	15.7	12.8	10.3	12.4	12.6	15	19.3	24.6	23.8
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The North End is a well-known surf spot in Virginia Beach, Virginia on the Atlantic coast of the USA. It’s part of the long stretch of beach along the city’s northern oceanfront and is generally considered one of the more consistent and popular surf areas in the region.

Spot overview

Location: North End / Virginia Beach, Virginia
Break type: Mostly beach break
Wave quality: Can be fun and peaky, especially with the right swell and sand setup
Best swell direction: Typically works well with east to southeast swell
Wind: Often best with light offshore or cross-offshore winds; strong onshore winds can make it choppy
Crowd: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good

What it’s like

The North End tends to offer variable beach-break waves shaped by shifting sandbars. That means the waves can range from soft and beginner-friendly to steeper, faster sections when the sand is lined up well. It’s a spot that can surprise you with good shape after storms or periods of sand movement.

Best for

Beginners to intermediate surfers on smaller, cleaner days
More experienced surfers when a solid swell creates faster, hollower sections
Also suitable for bodyboarders and longboarders depending on conditions

Things to know

Sandbars shift frequently, so wave quality changes over time
Can be affected by crowds and local surfers
Water can be cold in winter, so a wetsuit is usually needed outside summer
As with many beach breaks, conditions can change quickly with tides