A hit-or-miss Virginia Beach sandbar that lights up on E/SE groundswells-short, punchy rights and lefts that gel when a WSW breeze cleans the face. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for 42nd St VA Beach in Virginia.
Forecast
As of:
Sandbars at 42nd shift rapidly after storms, producing short, punchy peaks and occasional rips - expect shifting takeoff zones and variable crowds near the promenade.
Best windows are long-period E-ESE groundswells with lighter WSW offshore flow and mid-to-falling tides.
Onshore or strong northerlies usually blow it out.
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