North Carolina
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bennett 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, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with gentle ESE breeze.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 8mph from the WSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 4–5ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on E swell at 11s and moderate NNE wind around 10mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 8s and light winds out of the SSW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 24mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 7s with 11mph WSW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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Bennett St is a sandy beach break located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, offering accessible waves for surfers of all levels. The spot faces west-southwest, capturing Atlantic swells while benefiting from the barrier island's protected setup, making it ideal for learning and progression. Consistent autumn and winter swells combine with the area's sandy bottom to create forgiving, peeling waves perfect for building skills.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bennett St is 2-3ft with a 6.55s swell period. Wind is ESE at 10mph 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 Bennett St is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.1ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.4ft E secondary swell at 13s, a 2ft ESE wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Bennett St is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Bennett St 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 Bennett 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.
Bennett St is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Bennett St is a sandy beach break located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, offering accessible waves for surfers of all levels. The spot faces west-southwest, capturing Atlantic swells while benefiting from the barrier island's protected setup, making it ideal for learning and progression. Consistent autumn and winter swells combine with the area's sandy bottom to create forgiving, peeling waves perfect for building skills.
The prime season at Bennett 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 Bennett St include shorebreak, currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Bennett 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.
