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Pelican Watch Surf Forecast

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North Carolina

Kure Beach1-2ftCarolina Beach1-2ftMasonboro Island2-3ftCrystal Pier1-2ftC Street1-2ft
Pelican Watch surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.7s
Wind
3mph
WSW / 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
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Pelican Watch is a mellow beach break located on North Carolina's Crystal Coast, offering accessible waves perfect for beginners and improving surfers. The westward-facing shore picks up southern swell effectively while remaining protected from northerly winds, creating clean, peeling waves along a sandy bottom. This quiet, uncrowded spot is ideal for those seeking a relaxed session away from heavily trafficked breaks.

ShorebreakOccasional currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 7s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

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

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with glassy conditions.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm

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Pelican Watch Surf Forecast FAQ

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