Virginia Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8639168, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Virginia Beach in lots like 31st Street Garage, 25th Street Garage, 19th Street North Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $2/hr ($20 max) and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Virginia Beach, don't miss the Orange Crush at Waterman's Surfside Grille. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Virginia Beach from Rudee Inlet, including the Dolphin Watching Cruise — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoVirginia Beach hosts Beach Street USA 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 Virginia 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. In the Resort Area between Rudee Loop and 42nd Street, dogs are banned from the sand and the water for the whole season, which the city code defines as 6pm on the Friday before Memorial Day through 6pm on Labor Day. During that season leashed dogs are allowed on the Boardwalk between 6am and 7pm only. Outside it, pets are welcome on the beach and the Boardwalk at any time, leashed on the Boardwalk and allowed off leash on the sand. 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, and public consumption is separately banned on the beach, boardwalk, bike path, sidewalks and parks. A permitted special event is the only exception. 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 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. Unattended chairs, umbrellas and windbreakers may not be left where they obstruct public use of the beach. 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 on when. Fishing from the sand between 42nd Street and Rudee Inlet is prohibited during the resort season, May 1 through September 30, from 10am to 4pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm at weekends and on holidays. Shark fishing is prohibited everywhere in the city and within 500 yards of the mean low water line at all times, including chumming or using tackle meant to attract sharks. Source: City of Virginia Beach, Beach Rules & Safety, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Virginia 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 Virginia Beach update at the top of the conditions page.