Virginia swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 58 sensors reporting a water temperature in Virginia today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   JAMES RIVER AT CARTERSVILLE, VAUSGS gauge · 2,180 ft³/s
   84°F 29°C9 hrs ago
2. #2
   ELIZABETH RIV AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL AT NORFOLK, VAUSGS gauge
   84°F 29°C8 hrs ago
3. #3
   STORM DRAIN AT USAA DRIVE AT NORFOLK, VAUSGS gauge · 1 ft³/s
   84°F 29°C8 hrs ago
4. #4
   APPOMATTOX RIVER AT MATOACA, VAUSGS gauge · 148 ft³/s
   82°F 28°C8 hrs ago
5. #5
   RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VAUSGS gauge · 679 ft³/s
   81°F 27°C9 hrs ago

Active hazards in Virginia

No water-related NWS hazards are active in Virginia right now. Checked live against the National Weather Service alert feed.

Where to swim in Virginia

The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Virginia — check each one’s live conditions before you go.

4.8(13,185)

Great Falls Park

Park · McLean, Virginia

Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.

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4.7(4,612)

Burke Lake Park

Park · Fairfax Station, Virginia

⛺Camping nearby

County recreational park featuring a fishing lake, picnic areas, a miniature train & playgrounds.

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4.7(4,039)

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Public beach · Virginia Beach, Virginia

Boasting a 3-mile boardwalk, this bustling area offers sandy beaches, cafes & shops.

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4.4(3,654)

Ocean Breeze

Water park · Virginia Beach, Virginia

⛺Camping nearby

Water slides, a tubing river & a wave pool headline this sprawling water park with 30+ rides.

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4.7(2,767)

Claytor Lake State Park

State park · Dublin, Virginia

⛺Camping nearby

Park encompassing a scenic 4,500-acre lake offering swimming, boating, fishing & cabin lodging.

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4.6(2,077)

Yorktown Beach

Beach · Virginia

⛺Camping nearby

A two-acre public beach on the south bank of the York River in historic Yorktown, where American independence was won in 1781. The 1,200-foot beach offers swimming within designated buoys, with free Mobi-Chair rentals for disabled visitors and ADA-accessible Mobi-Mats. Adjacent to Colonial National Historical Park, the beach provides a unique blend of recreation and Revolutionary War history. Metal detecting on sand is permitted, and the waterfront connects to Yorktown's shops, restaurants, and the Riverwalk Landing.

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