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Lake Modoc

Park · Norfolk, Virginia

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy SWPV2, as of Aug 21, 9:48 PM UTC
Water temp
83°F
28°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy SWPV2 (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:48 PM UTC.

Weather at Lake Modoc

H: 84° L: 73°
Sunny
Sunny
81°
|
Feels like 85°
Precipitation
66%
Humidity
70%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
74°
12 PM
Cloudy
77°
3 PM
Sunny
81°
6 PM
Sunny
81°
9 PM
Overcast
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Modoc?
Lake Modoc is a park in Norfolk, Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Lake Modoc?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Lake Modoc in Norfolk, Virginia is 83°F (28°C), measured by NOAA buoy SWPV2, 4.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Lake Modoc?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Lake Modoc rated?
Lake Modoc in Norfolk, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4 out of 5, based on 13 reviews.

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Location & Contact

9510 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23503

Norfolk, Virginia 23503

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