Cape Hatteras Surf Forecast
North Carolina
Current Conditions
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Spot Guide
Cape Hatteras is the crown jewel of East Coast surfing, where the barrier islands bend sharply east into the Atlantic near Diamond Shoals. Three old groins create defined peaks — the First Jetty produces barreling lefts on NE swell, while the Third Jetty delivers sweeping rights on S/SE swell. The cape's unique geometry acts as a wave magnet, picking up swell from virtually every direction, and proximity to the Gulf Stream delivers powerful groundswells year-round.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, glassy conditions, fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.
Pretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly poor - fair with barely a breath of wind.
Pretty quiet out there — 5-6ft and mostly poor with calm winds.
A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind.
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