Virginia Beach Pier

Virginia Beach Pier is a pier break in Virginia Beach, VA, covered by a free live cam from Waterman’s Surfside Grille.

About the Break

Virginia Beach is a sandbar beach break, with the pier pilings adding structure that can hold a wedging peak on the right swell, picking up groundswell and hurricane swell through late summer and fall. As a pier break, it draws a range of skill levels, but the pilings themselves are a real, fixed hazard worth respecting, especially in bigger swell or a strong current.

Surf Etiquette at Pier Breaks

Pier breaks add one real hazard beach breaks don’t have: the pilings themselves. Give them a wide berth, especially in bigger swell or onshore wind where currents can push you sideways into them, and never assume the wave will let you cut it close. Etiquette-wise, the usual rules apply — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on a rider already up — but pier peaks often draw a steady crowd since the structure itself tends to shape a consistent peak, so expect more people sharing fewer waves than at an open beach break nearby.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Waterman’s Surfside Grille, a seafood restaurant at 415 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia, operating since 1981. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Virginia Beach Pier sits on the Atlantic coast in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach city, Virginia. See the Virginia surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Virginia Beach Pier surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Waterman’s Surfside Grille in Virginia Beach, VA — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.