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Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast

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S Turns2-3ftSalvo2-3ftAvon Pier3-4ftKite Point0-1ftBuxton (North)2-3ft
Rodanthe Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
9s
Wind
9mph
SSW / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.0ft @ 9sENE
Secondary
2.4ft @ 6sSE
Tertiary
0.8ft @ 8sSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Rodanthe Pier produces fast, steep waves that barrel with more power than many expect from the Outer Banks. The break fires from head-high to triple overhead, with heavy sections that can genuinely tube. The area just north — S-Turns — is considered one of the best waves on the entire OBX. Far fewer crowds than the northern piers, with possible solo sessions on weekday mornings.

Pier pilingsStrong rip currentsHeavy barrelsParking enforcement — no parking at pier for surfersCitation for surfing within 300ft of pier

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ENE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

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

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

Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ENE|Calm

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Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Rodanthe Pier?
The current wave height at Rodanthe Pier is 2-3ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is SSW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Rodanthe Pier surf forecast?
Our Rodanthe Pier 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.