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Avon Pier Surf Forecast

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Kite Point0-1ftBuxton (North)2-3ftCape Hatteras3-4ftBilly Mitchell Airport2-3+ftFrisco2-3ft
Avon Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
9.05s
Wind
4mph
WSW / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
3.0ft @ 9sESE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Avon Pier is a classic Outer Banks beach break offering consistent waves along Hatteras Island's east-facing shore. The pier helps organize sandbars and creates a useful visual reference, while the east-facing exposure picks up E and NE Atlantic swells well during autumn and winter storm seasons.

Pier pilingsSwimmers and fishermenStrong currents during storms

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with barely a breath of wind and fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 7-8ft waves on ENE swell at 9s and glassy conditions. Swell fades as the day goes on, dropping to 5-6ft by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm

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Avon Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Avon Pier?
The current wave height at Avon Pier is 3-4ft with a 9.05s swell period. Wind is WSW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the Avon Pier surf forecast?
Our Avon Pier 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.