Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Virginia Beach, VA ∙ Harborton, VA ∙ Sanford, VA ∙ Makemie Park, VA ∙ Fishermans Island National Wildlife Refuge, VA ∙ Cats Bridge, VA ∙ Seaview, VA ∙ Melfa, VA ∙ Wattsville, VA ∙ Smith Island, VA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 242 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 4 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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