Southern Duck Surf Forecast
North Carolina
Current Conditions
PoorNever miss a good day at Southern Duck
Sign up free to save favorites, set surf alerts, and get extended forecasts.
Nearest Webcam
Spot Guide
Southern Duck is a mellow beach break on the Outer Banks that offers forgiving, rolling waves ideal for surfers working on their fundamentals. The sandy bottom provides a soft landing and consistent peaks across a wide beach, making it accessible during moderate swell conditions. This exposed southern-facing stretch picks up distant Atlantic swells beautifully and works best when autumn storms deliver clean, organized groundswell.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.
Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor with glassy conditions.
Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on NE swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 7s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Unlock the full forecast
Sign Up