Swell Intel

North Carolina Surf Forecast

Wave heights & conditions for 36 surf spots across North Carolina. Updated hourly.

Crystal Coast & South

14 spots
C Street surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

C Street

11s SE

12mph SSE

Kure Beach surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Kure Beach

11s SE

12mph SSE

Cape Lookout surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Cape Lookout

11s SE

12mph SSE

Ocean Isle Beach surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Ocean Isle Beach

11s SE

12mph SSE

Atlantic Beach surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Atlantic Beach

11s SE

12mph SSE

Camp Lejeune surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Camp Lejeune

11s SE

12mph SSE

Carolina Beach surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Carolina Beach

11s SE

12mph SSE

Crystal Pier surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Crystal Pier

11s SE

12mph SSE

Holden Beach surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Holden Beach

11s SE

12mph SSE

Masonboro Island surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Masonboro Island

11s SE

12mph SSE

Pelican Watch surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Pelican Watch

11s SE

12mph SSE

Bogue Pier surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Bogue Pier

11s SE

12mph SSE

Onslow Beach surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Onslow Beach

11s SE

12mph SSE

Topsail Island surf spot
1-2ft
3-4ft Tomorrow

Topsail Island

11s SE

12mph SSE

Hatteras

10 spots
Buxton (North) surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Buxton (North)

11s ESE

6mph S

Avon Pier surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Avon Pier

11s ESE

6mph S

Ocracoke surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Ocracoke

11s ESE

6mph S

Salvo surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Salvo

11s ESE

6mph S

Cape Hatteras surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Cape Hatteras

11s ESE

6mph S

Frisco surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Frisco

11s ESE

6mph S

Kite Point surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Kite Point

11s ESE

6mph S

Rodanthe Pier surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Rodanthe Pier

11s ESE

6mph S

S Turns surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

S Turns

11s ESE

6mph S

Billy Mitchell Airport surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Billy Mitchell Airport

11s ESE

6mph S

Outer Banks

12 spots
Jennettes Pier surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Jennettes Pier

11s E

9mph SSE

Southern Duck surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Southern Duck

11s E

9mph SSE

Duck surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Duck

11s E

9mph SSE

Kill Devil Hills surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Kill Devil Hills

11s E

9mph SSE

Nags Head Pier surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Nags Head Pier

11s E

9mph SSE

Kitty Hawk surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Kitty Hawk

11s E

9mph SSE

Bennett St surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Bennett St

11s E

9mph SSE

Corolla surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Corolla

11s E

9mph SSE

Avalon Pier surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Avalon Pier

11s E

9mph SSE

Abalone St. surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Abalone St.

11s E

9mph SSE

Bath House surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Bath House

11s E

9mph SSE

Black Pelican surf spot
2-3ft
4-5ft Tomorrow

Black Pelican

11s E

9mph SSE

North Carolina Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the surf forecast for North Carolina?

The North Carolina surf forecast covers 36 surf spots with hourly breaking wave height predictions, swell analysis, wind speeds, and tide data. All forecasts are updated every hour using multiple weather models.

How many surf spots are in North Carolina?

We track 36 surf spots across North Carolina, grouped into 3 areas. Each spot has its own detailed forecast with breaking wave heights calculated for that specific location.

When is the best time to surf in North Carolina?

The best time to surf varies by spot and season. Check individual spot forecasts for real-time conditions including wave height, wind direction, and tide. Our color-coded rating system makes it easy to find the best conditions.

How accurate are the North Carolina surf forecasts?

Our forecasts use NOAA GFS, ECMWF, and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry data to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range forecasts (1-3 days) are most accurate, with longer-range forecasts providing general trend information.