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Frisco Surf Forecast

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Frisco surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
8.9s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.0ft @ 5sSE
Secondary
1.9ft @ 9sESE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Frisco sits on the south-facing side of Hatteras Island, picking up S and SE swells that miss the east-facing beaches further north. This orientation makes it a prime option during hurricane season when tropical swells arrive from the south. The sandy bottom creates consistent, forgiving peaks with light crowds — a quieter alternative to the famous breaks near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse just to the east.

Strong currentsOccasional riptidesShallow sandbars

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, glassy conditions, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. Swell fades as the day goes on, dropping to 0-1ft by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with glassy conditions.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm

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Frisco Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Frisco?
The current wave height at Frisco is 3-4ft with a 8.9s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Frisco surf forecast?
Our Frisco 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.