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Carolina Beach Surf Forecast

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Carolina Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.7s
Wind
4mph
SSW / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.4ft @ 7sESE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 8sESE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Carolina Beach punches above its weight — the waves here are generally hollower and more powerful than those at Wrightsville Beach to the north on the same swell. The pier break is the focal point, with a grittier, more local vibe and a boardwalk/amusement park atmosphere. S, SE, and E swells all work well on this east-southeast facing beach.

Submerged pilings from old structuresLocalismRocks at high tidePier pilingsStrong currents on south swells

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 8s and glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm

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Carolina Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Carolina Beach?
The current wave height at Carolina Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.7s swell period. Wind is SSW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Carolina Beach surf forecast?
Our Carolina Beach 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.