North Carolina
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Bennett St for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with gentle SSE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 8mph SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with 16mph out of the SW.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with 11mph from the NW.
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 1ft with a 4.6s swell period. Wind is SE at 7mph 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 Bennett St is 1ft, produced by a 1.6ft NNE primary swell at 5s, a 0.9ft SE secondary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft E tertiary swell at 11s. 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 Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 1ft waves, a 9.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
