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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croatan this week:
The surf forecast for Croatan over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croatan in the next 12 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 19th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 21st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 17th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croatan over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 9 | - | - |
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| Energy (?) | 38 | 34 | 65 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 31 | 28 | 44 | 41 | 37 | 38 | 22 | 32 | 51 | 32 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 51 | 9 | 39 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 19 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:17PM 0.79 | 3:43AM 0.87 | 4:26PM 0.83 | 4:48AM 0.86 | 5:20PM 0.89 | 5:37AM 0.87 | 6:03PM 0.96 | 6:19AM 0.89 | 6:41PM 1.03 | 6:56AM 0.90 | 7:17PM 1.09 | 7:31AM 0.91 | 7:52PM 1.14 | 8:07AM 0.91 | 8:27PM 1.16 | 8:44AM 0.90 | 9:04PM 1.17 | 9:21AM 0.89 | 9:42PM 1.16 | 10:01AM 0.87 | 10:22PM 1.14 | 10:43AM 0.85 | 11:05PM 1.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:15AM 0.20 | 9:19PM 0.23 | 10:11AM 0.20 | 10:23PM 0.22 | 11:00AM 0.19 | 11:20PM 0.19 | 11:43AM 0.15 | 12:10AM 0.15 | 12:21PM 0.12 | 12:54AM 0.10 | 12:56PM 0.08 | 1:33AM 0.06 | 1:30PM 0.05 | 2:11AM 0.03 | 2:04PM 0.03 | 2:47AM 0.01 | 2:39PM 0.03 | 3:24AM 0.02 | 3:15PM 0.05 | 4:03AM 0.03 | 3:54PM 0.08 | 4:45AM 0.05 | 4:37PM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 15 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Croatan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Croatan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Croatan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Croatan surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Croatan) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Croatan may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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