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When surf lines up it most often needs a long-period SE groundswell with light northerly winds.
Mid- to high-tide windows usually help closeouts into more rideable lefts.
Surf GuideVirginia
Fishermans Island
A low-profile Virginia barrier point at the mouth of the Chesapeake where fickle southeast groundswells can light up short, punchy lefts against shifting sand. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Fishermans Island in Virginia.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationVirginia, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft+
- Period 8 s
- Wind S 3 kt
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The refuge status and limited access mean crowds are rare but hazards include fast-moving shoals and exposed shorelines that change after storms.
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