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Corolla Surf Forecast

North Carolina

Corolla surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
9s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.4ft @ 9sE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Corolla offers mellow beach breaks on the northern Outer Banks near the famous wild horse corridor. The sandbars here form further offshore than spots to the south, creating gentler, mushier waves ideal for learning. NE swells from nor'easters are the primary swell source, but the spot can also light up on SE swells that wrap up the coast. Light crowds and a friendly local community make this one of the best beginner destinations on the OBX.

Strong currents during storm swellsShallow sandbars that shift seasonallyOccasional strong wind

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ENE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s NE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Corolla Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Corolla?
The current wave height at Corolla is 1-2ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Corolla surf forecast?
Our Corolla 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.