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Onslow Beach Surf Forecast

North Carolina

Onslow Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.7s
Wind
1mph
WSW / Gusts 7mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.9ft @ 6sSE
Secondary
0.8ft @ 8sESE
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sESE

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Spot Guide

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

Onslow Beach is a mellow sand-bottom beach break located along North Carolina's Crystal Coast, offering forgiving waves ideal for learning and progression. The break faces east, picking up swell from Atlantic storms and tropical systems that deliver the most consistent conditions during fall and early winter months. With its wide sandy beach and gentle rolling peaks, this spot provides a welcoming environment for beginners while offering occasional longer rides when swell direction aligns.

Occasional strong currentsShallow sandbars

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 SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on S swell at 5s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on ESE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s and barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|Calm

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Onslow Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

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