North Carolina
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bogue Pier, 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: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph from the SSE.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 8mph from the SW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 10mph NNE winds.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light ESE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light NW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
Free, simple, and takes 30 seconds.
Bogue Pier on the Crystal Coast offers consistent beach breaks with the pier providing a visual reference and helping organize sandbars. The south-southeast facing beach catches SE swells and tropical system swell well, with the pier providing some shelter during offshore NW winds. A forgiving, family-friendly spot that works best during fall hurricane season.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bogue Pier is 1-2ft with a 6s swell period. Wind is SSE at 11mph 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 Bogue Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.9ft SE primary swell at 6s, a 0.5ft SE secondary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SE tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.3ft SSW 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 Bogue Pier is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Bogue Pier works best with a SE swell and NW 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 Bogue 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.
Bogue Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Bogue Pier on the Crystal Coast offers consistent beach breaks with the pier providing a visual reference and helping organize sandbars. The south-southeast facing beach catches SE swells and tropical system swell well, with the pier providing some shelter during offshore NW winds. A forgiving, family-friendly spot that works best during fall hurricane season.
The prime season at Bogue 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 Bogue Pier include pier pilings, strong currents near pier, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Bogue 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
