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Virginia Beach, VA Fishing Forecast
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Virginia Beach, VA · ZIP 23451 · NWS AKQ forecast updated Oct 22, 9:06 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Virginia Beach right now?
11:00 AM: wind 16 mph N, gusts 22 mph · Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Rough
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 29 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1017 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Virginia Beach fishing today
- Pressure stable
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
- Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 39 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Pressure stable
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 50 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 46 out of 100 Pressure stable · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Virginia Beach fishing tomorrow
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.1 hPa/3h)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
- Too windy for boat fishing (20 mph, gusts 25)
- 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 45 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 41 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 42 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
7-day fishing outlook for Virginia Beach
Hunting conditions near Virginia Beach
Deer movement score today 75 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 82 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 15 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 81 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+4.6 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Steady N wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 76 out of 100 Pressure rising after a front (+5.9 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Steady NE wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Virginia Beach at a glance
| Coordinates | 36.872, -76.004 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | AKQ 100,54 |
| Grid elevation | 3 ft |
| Pressure data | NWS gridpoint forecast |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:19 AM / 6:20 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
Virginia fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Always check current Virginia fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Virginia Beach?
This forecast scores today 43/100 (“Sit it out”) for Virginia Beach, based on the NWS AKQ hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Virginia Beach today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (39), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (50), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (46) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Virginia Beach right now?
Current forecast wind is 16 mph with gusts to 22 mph: shore breezy, boat rough, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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