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Holden Beach Surf Forecast

North Carolina

Holden Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
7.75s
Wind
4mph
NW / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 8sSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Holden Beach is a classic Carolina beach break on a south-facing barrier island that picks up S and SE swells from tropical systems and frontal passages. The sandy bottom and gradual beach slope create consistent, mellow conditions with plenty of room to spread out. Best during fall when Atlantic storms deliver fun, accessible waves.

Occasional rip currentsSummertime crowds

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with glassy conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|Calm

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Holden Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Holden Beach?
The current wave height at Holden Beach is 0-1ft with a 7.75s swell period. Wind is NW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Holden Beach surf forecast?
Our Holden 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.