Surf's up, beach lovers! Get ready for a stellar weekend along the Mid-Atlantic coastline as we wrap up our beach season with some seriously sweet conditions.
Saturday's looking like a perfect beach day across Virginia and the Outer Banks. Expect sunny skies, temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 70s, and a moderate rip current risk that says "proceed with caution." We're talking 2 to 3 foot surf with west winds around 10 to 15 miles per hour - ideal for catching some rays and maybe a wave or two.
Water temperatures are hanging in the upper 60s, so you'll want that light wetsuit if you're planning to paddle out. The UV index is moderate, so sunscreen is your best friend today.
Tide-wise, plan your beach activities around the low and high tide times. Ocean City's looking at a low around 9:13 AM and a high at 3:46 PM, while Virginia Beach and Duck have similar timing.
Sunday brings similar vibes but with slightly increasing winds. Southwest breezes will kick up to 15 to 20 miles per hour by afternoon, potentially creating some more exciting surf conditions. Rip current risk drops to low, but always stay alert near piers and jetties.
Columbus Day looks like an extension of this awesome beach weekend - sunny, breezy, with surf heights potentially reaching 2 to 5 feet. Temperatures will start cooling down early next week, dropping into the upper 50s and low 60s by Tuesday.
A word to the wise: when surf heights start pushing past 4 feet, things can get dicey in the surf zone. Stay safe, watch the conditions, and respect the ocean.
This is our last beach forecast until mid-May 2025, so make these final autumn beach days count! Catch you on the flip side, wave riders!