Virginia Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 01:06

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 4:06AM EDT until May 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 1:06am
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 9:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip currents, longshore currents, sneaker waves, and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description: 
Virginia Beach
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA