Continent |
North America |
Country |
Virginia (USA) |
Next Big City |
Norfolk |
Next Town |
Birch Town |
|
Type: |
Ocean, Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat water on the bay side. Shallow. Small waves on the oceanside.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
No information |
The beach is located in the Virgina State Park. It is a sandy beach on both side, the ocean and bay side. However, during the summer time, the access to the beach is restricted in order to protect the bird nesting area. The access re-opens in September. The shape of the beach is a half circle.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Ocean requires wetsuit except during summer. Bayside is warmer.
Wind
Best Months: |
March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
SW, W, NW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Best winds during spring and fall. Wind is not very consistent, and is mostly dependent on cold fronts passing through. The shape of the beach is a half circle, making it a good spot for every Westerly wind direction.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Virginia East coast. On Assateague Island. Take route 13. Then take route VA-175/Chincoteague Rd. Continue to follow VA-175 until you get onto Assateague Island. Her follow the Beach Road until you hit the ocean. Here turn right and drive until you see the sandy beach in between the bay and ocean.
Extra information
There is a $10 fee to access to the park (this is a one week pass). During the summer time, the access to the beach is restricted in order to protect the bird nesting area. The access re-opens in September. Do not enter when it is closed!
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