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Atlantic Beach Surf Forecast

North Carolina

Atlantic Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
7.7s
Wind
5mph
SSW / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 5sSSE
Secondary
0.7ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.4ft @ 10sESE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Atlantic Beach on the Crystal Coast faces south, catching S and SE swells from tropical systems and frontal passages particularly well. The wide sandy beach and gradual bottom contours create forgiving, peeling waves for learners, while nor'easters can wrap swell around to produce fun conditions. The spot picks up less swell than the Outer Banks but compensates with a family-friendly atmosphere.

Strong currents during nor'eastersOccasional rocks near jettiesBusy beach during summer

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s NE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Atlantic Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Atlantic Beach?
The current wave height at Atlantic Beach is Flat with a 7.7s swell period. Wind is SSW at 5mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Atlantic Beach surf forecast?
Our Atlantic Beach 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.