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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
5mph
S / Gusts 9mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.8ft @ 6sESE
Secondary
0.8ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 9sESE

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, calm winds, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

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

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|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 S at 5mph. 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.