The Wave
The break reacts to both short-period wind swell and longer NE/SE groundswells.
Cleaner sessions come with a W-SW offshore and low-mid tide for the sandbar/jetty peaks.
Surf GuideVirginia
Croatan
A compact, often-crowded Virginia Beach left that wrings punchy, disappearing lips off a wooden groin and rock jetty between Rudee Inlet and Camp Pendleton. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Croatan in Virginia.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationVirginia, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind NE 8 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
2.2 ftrising
- Low0.2 ft
- High3.8 ft
- Low0.3 ft
- High3.8 ft
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Lineup Guide
Crowds and tight parking define the lineup - expect heavy local use and limited street parking near the north jetty.
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