Spot GuideUnited StatesVirginiaFirst landing state park, Virginia Beach

First landing state park, Virginia Beach

Virginia, United States · 36.9196, -76.0542

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conditions & access

Hazards

Popular Chesapeake Bay beach in Virginia's most-visited state park. Keep clear of swimmers and boats; expect shallow bars, shorebreak/chop, current and large commercial ships in the wider Bay approaches. Confirm foil depth, guarded zones and the selected bay-side entry.

Parking & access

Official State Park charges year-round parking; the current linked fee schedule lists $7 standard/$10 Apr-Oct weekends for a passenger vehicle. Verify posted 2026 rates and use the Chesapeake Bay side: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/first-landing https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/document/feesadmpk.pdf

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— via Project7iii foildata; Requested-field research, last verified 2026-08-01

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com Broad Bay Rd (0.91 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): Broad Bay Rd (0.91 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/701772 wx.ikitesurf.com

Tides

NOAA CO-OPS Tide predictions — station 8638923 Nearest tide station, 2.1 km from the launch. tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov

Local guides

dcr.virginia.gov First landing state park, Virginia Beach Exact/current access or conditions guide for First landing state park, Virginia Beach: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/first-landing Addition dcr.virginia.gov dcr.virginia.gov First landing state park, Virginia Beach Exact/current access or conditions guide for First landing state park, Virginia Beach: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/first-landing Addition dcr.virginia.gov

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