Sandbridge Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8639428, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Sandbridge Beach in lots like Sandbridge Beach Facility, Sandbridge Municipal Lot, Sandbridge Market Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $4/day (May–Sep) and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Sandbridge Beach, don't miss the Buffet-Style Seafood Platter at Margie & Ray's. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Sandbridge Beach from Back Bay, including the Back Bay Kayak Eco Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoSandbridge Beach hosts Beach Sunrise and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Sandbridge Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. During the season, which the city code defines as 6pm on the Friday before Memorial Day through 6pm on Labor Day, dogs are allowed on the Sandbridge sand only before 10am and after 6pm, leashed or under the owner's control. Outside the season pets are welcome at any time and may be off leash on the sand. Year round the owner must carry something to remove waste. Fine: Class 4 misdemeanor, or Class 1 for failing to remove waste. Source: City of Virginia Beach, Beach Rules & Safety, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is banned on the sand and on any parking area, street or right of way next to the beach, all year, everywhere in Virginia Beach including Sandbridge. Fine: Class 4 misdemeanor. Source: City of Virginia Beach, Beach Rules & Safety, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Fires are banned on every sand beach in Virginia Beach, Sandbridge included, at all times. There is no beach bonfire permit. Fine: Class 1 misdemeanor. Source: City of Virginia Beach, Beach Rules & Safety, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends on when. A tent, shelter or structure may go up during the day but must come down for the night: it is unlawful to erect, maintain, use or occupy one between 8pm and 8am without a permit. Fine: Class 4 misdemeanor. Source: City of Virginia Beach, Beach Rules & Safety, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers of any kind are banned on the sand and on any parking area, street or right of way next to the beach, all year. Fine: Class 4 misdemeanor. Source: City of Virginia Beach, Beach Rules & Safety, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Surf fishing is allowed along most of Sandbridge. The closed stretch is Little Island Park at the south end, where fishing is prohibited during the resort season, May 1 through September 30, from 10am to 4pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm at weekends. Shark fishing is prohibited everywhere in the city at all times. Source: City of Virginia Beach, Beach Rules & Safety, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Sandbridge Beach, the sun sets at 6:50 PM today — about 11h 51m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:59 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Sandbridge Beach update at the top of the conditions page.