Rip Current Risk At VA Beach

While we continue to have Northeasterly winds into the Commonwealth, this creates a rip current risk along our Atlantic beaches. This is an onshore flow, which enhances the risk for rip currents. If you're headed out to the beach today through Labor Day, be aware that there is a higher likelihood of rip currents, especially near piers, jetties, and sandbars. Saturday might not be as bad as today and Sunday, because wind speeds will not be quite as strong. But expect Northeast winds 15-25mph most of the weekend, and waves every six to eight seconds.