Norfolk (VA) water temp

This data the coastal Norfolk ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current ocean temperature in Norfolk

Water temperature in Norfolk today is 71.8°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Norfolk was recorded in 2018 and was 79.5°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2009 at 73.4°F. Sea water temperature in Norfolk is expected to rise to 73.4°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Norfolk is 75.9°F, the minimum temperature is 68.7°F, and the maximum is 83.3°F.

The swimming season in Norfolk lasts from June to October. During those months, Norfolk water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Norfolk in winter reaches 45°F, in spring 55.8°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 77.5°F, and in autumn it is 67.1°F.

Norfolk water temperature now

The ocean salinity in Norfolk is 10.49‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Norfolk for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Norfolk. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Norfolk. Data in table shown for September 17, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

Surf report in Norfolk

Norfolk weather forecast

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Norfolk temperature today (September 17, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Norfolk.

0-3 h	3-6 h	6-9 h	9-12 h
64.6°F	61.5°F	60.6°F	62.6°F

12-15 h	15-18 h	18-21 h	21-24 h
66.2°F	67.3°F	66.4°F	65.8°F

Norfolk water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Norfolk. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Norfolk on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

Chart monthly average water temperature in Norfolk

The nearest beaches and cities from Norfolk with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

	Water	Weather		Wave
Virginia Beach	73.4°F	66.2°F		3' 6"
Chesapeake	72°F	64.4°F		0' 6"
Ocean View	72°F	64.4°F		0' 6"
Buckroe Beach	72°F	68°F		0' 4"
Outlook Beach	72°F	68°F		0' 4"
Fort Monroe	72°F	68°F		0' 4"
Grandview Beach	71.8°F	64.4°F		1' 8"
Cape Henry	72.5°F	66.2°F		2' 1"
Poquoson	72°F	64.4°F		1' 8"
Hampton	72.5°F	68°F		0' 4"

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Our report for Norfolk is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.