Surf's up, beach lovers! Get ready for a sun-soaked weekend along the Mid-Atlantic coastline as we wrap up the beach season with some epic conditions.
Saturday's looking like a picture-perfect beach day with sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 70s. But don't let the beautiful weather fool you - we've got a moderate rip current risk in play. Surf heights are sitting pretty at 2 to 3 feet, with water temperatures hovering in the upper 60s.
West winds around 10 to 15 mph will keep things breezy, so pack that light jacket for those early morning or evening beach walks. The UV index is moderate, so sunscreen is your best friend today.
Tide watchers, mark your calendars! Ocean City's looking at a low tide around 9:13 AM and a high tide at 3:46 PM. Virginia Beach and Wachapreague have similar timing, so plan your beach activities accordingly.
Sunday brings more sunshine with a slight shift in conditions. Southwest winds will pick up, potentially reaching 20 mph by afternoon. Rip current risk will start to calm down, especially in Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks.
Columbus Day is shaping up to be a banger with surf heights potentially reaching 2 to 5 feet and west winds around 20 mph. But brace yourselves - a cooler trend is coming. By Tuesday, temperatures will drop to the upper 50s with northwest winds making things crisp.
Pro tip: Surf heights over 4 feet mean potentially dangerous breaking waves, so stay alert and swim smart. This is the last beach forecast until mid-May 2025, so make these final beach days count!
Stay safe, surf smart, and enjoy every moment of this stunning coastal weekend!