North Carolina
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.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 9mph from the SSE.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with 12mph from the NW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 19mph.
Tue, May 12: 5–6ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 4-5ft on E swell at 11s with strong NNE wind at 14mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair - Good. Consistent 3-4ft surf through the day on E swell at 7s with moderate S wind around 7mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 22mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 6s with 11mph from the WSW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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 2-3ft with a 6.45s swell period. Wind is SSE at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Abalone St. is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.6ft ESE primary swell at 6s, a 0.5ft E secondary swell at 13s, a 0.3ft ESE tertiary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
