Location & Surroundings
Sandy Point is a cape in Virginia, United States, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Virginia Beach, 9 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Virginia Beach, Oceana, Naval Air Station, 7 km away.
Basic Data
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 52' 41" N, 76° 4' 27" W
- Elevation 3 m (DEM: 8 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:34
- Sunrise 07:14
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sandy Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandy Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 8.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 16.9 C, max wind 9.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 265 W/m2.
Temperature
14.4 C
Wind
8.8 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,027.2 hPa
Clouds
70 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.4 | 8.8 | 17 | 73 | 1,027.2 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 9.7 | 19 | 66 | 1,024.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 78 | 264.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 9.0 | 22 | 67 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 94 | 185.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 8.7 | 13 | 67 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 8.3 | 14 | 67 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.1 | 8.1 | 16 | 57 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 522.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 8.7 | 25 | 67 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 252.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.9 | 8.5 | 23 | 68 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.8 | 8.9 | 17 | 74 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 9.1 | 11 | 60 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 485.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 7.8 | 18 | 64 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 240.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 8.1 | 1 | 58 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.8 | 7.9 | 353 | 65 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy Point?
Now 14.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 8.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 16.9 C, max wind 9.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 265 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sandy Point today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Sandy Point?
Local time is 18:34. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Sandy Point?
Sandy Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Sandy Point?
Elevation about 3 m. DEM 8 m.
Where is Sandy Point located?
It is at 36.87793, -76.07410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy Point in?
It is in United States.