United States
Virginia · Atlantic Ocean

Chincoteague Beach

Wild pony seashore beach.

Pleasant water with a light chop and a light breeze — great swimming conditions.

Sea temperature now
22.4°Cwarm
Excellent
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
21.8°C
Wave height
0.7 m
Wind
6.5 km/h
UV index
0.0 UV index

Location

Chincoteague Beach on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.

7-day forecast

Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.

Wetsuit recommendation

Rash vest or swimsuit

At 22.4°C most swimmers and surfers are comfortable in a swimsuit or thin rash top.

Surf & watersports
Warm summer-Mediterranean range. A UV-rated rash vest adds sun protection without restricting your stroke. Children and slim swimmers may prefer a thin 1.5mm shorty for sessions over 45 minutes.
Open-water swimming
Comfortable for unlimited swim duration; rash vest cuts UV and chafing.

Recommendation tuned for Chincoteague Beach's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at Chincoteague Beach today?

The sea is currently 22.4°C — excellent swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.

Key takeaways
  • • Located in Virginia, United States (Atlantic Ocean).
  • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
  • • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.

Monthly sea temperature averages

Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.

18°C28°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

Best swim months: Apr – May – Jun – Jul – Aug – Sep – Oct – Nov

MonthSeaComfort
Jan18°CPleasant
Feb18°CPleasant
Mar19°CPleasant
Apr21°CPleasant
May23°CWarm
Jun26°CHot
Jul28°CHot
Aug28°CHot
Sep27°CHot
Oct25°CWarm
Nov22°CWarm
Dec19°CPleasant

Nearby beaches

The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.