Virginia Beach Pier Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SE, NE
Wind
Southwest to West
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead
Tide
Low to mid tide
Virginia Beach Pier Surf Guide
During sizable nor'easters, the pier provides an easy paddle and a well-shaped right on the south side. The north side shorebreak is known as The Box, due to the base of the pier that protrudes like a box. However, when the sandbar is right, S swells produce extremely fast, tiny right barrels.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Can get a little eggy right next to the pier on certain swells but overall open to most, especially when small.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Pretty mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can get a pack next to the pier on the right swell.
Spot Rating
Fun
The pier is probably the focal point but scattered peaks throughout this stretch that can sometimes work.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Normally not bad but hurricane swells and bigger southeast swells can make it a bit of work.
Water Quality
Clean
Fish guts and the normal tourist trash.
Hazards
Dodging people on the boardwalk to get to the water.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Skimming, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing, Kiteboard
Access
Metered parking in the area.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Storm dependent: tropical cyclones in the late summer and fall with frontal activity and nor'easters in the late fall and winter.
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