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Salvo Surf Forecast

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Rodanthe Pier2-3ftS Turns2-3+ftAvon Pier3-4ftKite Point0-1ftBuxton (North)2-3ft
Salvo surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
9s
Wind
7mph
SSW / Gusts 9mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.8ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.9ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 14sESE

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Spot Guide

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

Salvo is a mellow beach break located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, offering accessible waves perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and consistent peaks that work across a range of swell sizes and wind directions. This quieter spot sees minimal crowds compared to nearby breaks, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxed, uncrowded session on the Outer Banks.

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Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on E swell at 9s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ENE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor with calm winds.

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

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 4-5ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm

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Salvo Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Salvo?
The current wave height at Salvo is 2-3ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is SSW at 7mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Salvo surf forecast?
Our Salvo 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.