Sandbridge Beach water temperature

Typically about 76° in August — perfect.

from the buoy off Cape Henry, about 17 miles away

perfect

bath-warm 80° and up perfect 72–79° refreshing 65–71° brisk below 65° 76° typical for August

The year at a glance

Swimmable from June through September.

swimmable 30° 40° 50° 60° 70° 80° 90° 77° 45° JFMAMJJASOND January: typically 46° — brisk February: typically 45° — brisk March: typically 48° — brisk April: typically 55° — brisk May: typically 64° — brisk June: typically 72° — perfect July: typically 77° — perfect August: typically 76° — perfect September: typically 74° — perfect October: typically 68° — refreshing November: typically 61° — brisk December: typically 52° — brisk

Month by month

Month Typical Feels
January 46° brisk
February 45° brisk
March 48° brisk
April 55° brisk
May 64° brisk
June 72° perfect
July 77° perfect
August 76° perfect
September 74° perfect
October 68° refreshing
November 61° brisk
December 52° brisk

About this reading

The reading comes from the buoy off Cape Henry riding about 17 miles out; the surf zone usually reads close to it, though sun-warmed shallows can run warmer on calm afternoons.

Reading from the buoy off Cape Henry, about 17 miles away.

Warm water says nothing about surf, rip currents, or bacteria — check local lifeguard flags and advisories.