North Carolina
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Avon Pier for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Avon Pier, 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: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSE swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate ESE wind around 11mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with 14mph out of the WSW.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with 22mph out of the SW.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 1-2ft and poor - fair conditions.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Avon Pier is 1ft with a 6.4s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Avon Pier is 1ft, produced by a 1.6ft SSE primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft NE secondary swell at 5s, a 1ft ENE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Avon Pier is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Avon Pier works best with a E swell and W 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 Avon Pier. 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.
Avon Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Avon Pier 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 Avon Pier include pier pilings, swimmers and fishermen, strong currents during storms. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
