North Carolina
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Billy Mitchell Airport for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Billy Mitchell Airport, 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: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 7s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor - fair with gentle ESE breeze.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph from the WSW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and very poor conditions with 22mph SW winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with 10mph from the NW.
Billy Mitchell Airport sits on the south-facing side of Hatteras Island near the Cape Hatteras region. This stretch catches S and SE swells particularly well — including hurricane swell that lights up the south-facing beaches when the rest of the OBX gets wind-blown. The uncrowded beach breaks offer mellow, forgiving waves for learning.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Billy Mitchell Airport is 1-2ft with a 6.25s swell period. Wind is E at 7mph 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 Billy Mitchell Airport is 1-2ft, produced by a 2ft SSE primary swell at 6s, a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Billy Mitchell Airport is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Billy Mitchell Airport works best with a S swell and N 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 Billy Mitchell Airport. 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.
Billy Mitchell Airport is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Billy Mitchell Airport sits on the south-facing side of Hatteras Island near the Cape Hatteras region. This stretch catches S and SE swells particularly well — including hurricane swell that lights up the south-facing beaches when the rest of the OBX gets wind-blown. The uncrowded beach breaks offer mellow, forgiving waves for learning.
The prime season at Billy Mitchell Airport 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 Billy Mitchell Airport include shifting sandbars, occasional strong currents, shallow areas at low tide. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Billy Mitchell Airport 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.
