North Carolina
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Abalone St. for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Abalone St., North Carolina. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle SE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 9mph SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 20mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with 14mph SW winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 10mph NW winds.
Abalone St. is a mellow beach break located on North Carolina's Outer Banks, offering forgiving sand-bottom waves perfect for learning and progression. With its SSW-facing orientation, the spot picks up Atlantic swells efficiently during fall and winter months when consistent swell patterns dominate the region. The protected beach environment and light crowds make it an ideal escape for surfers seeking quality waves without the intensity of more famous breaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Abalone St. is 0-1ft with a 6.55s swell period. Wind is E at 6mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Abalone St. is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.6ft NNE primary swell at 5s, a 1.4ft SE secondary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft E tertiary swell at 11s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Abalone St. is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 1ft waves, a 9.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Abalone St. works best with a NE swell and SW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Abalone St.. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Abalone St. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Abalone St. is a mellow beach break located on North Carolina's Outer Banks, offering forgiving sand-bottom waves perfect for learning and progression. With its SSW-facing orientation, the spot picks up Atlantic swells efficiently during fall and winter months when consistent swell patterns dominate the region. The protected beach environment and light crowds make it an ideal escape for surfers seeking quality waves without the intensity of more famous breaks.
The prime season at Abalone St. is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Abalone St. include strong currents, occasional sandbars shifting. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Abalone St. forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
