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Kure Beach Surf Forecast

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Kure Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.7s
Wind
3mph
SSE / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.2ft @ 7sESE
Secondary
0.6ft @ 8sSE

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Spot Guide

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

Kure Beach offers accessible, peeling beach breaks along North Carolina's Crystal Coast, with a westward-facing orientation that picks up southeast Atlantic swells effectively. The sandy bottom provides forgiving waves ideal for learning, with consistent summer-to-fall conditions producing mellow, rolling waves. This quieter spot away from major tourist hubs attracts a laid-back crowd and delivers reliable, uncrowded sessions perfect for building skills.

Occasional strong currentsShore break during large swells

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm

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Kure Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Kure Beach?
The current wave height at Kure Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.7s swell period. Wind is SSE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Kure Beach surf forecast?
Our Kure 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.