The Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Carolina North)
| Name: | The Lighthouse |
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| Type: | beach/Jetty |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: W |
The Lighthouse in North Carolina is an exposed beach/Jetty break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the west. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around low tide when the tide is rising. Often Crowded. Watch out for rips, obstacles, sharks,wrecks.
Overall The Lighthouse Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see The Lighthouse surf quality by season and The Lighthouse surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of The Lighthouse |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to The Lighthouse:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Hatteras Light House | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Avon Pier | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | K.O.A | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Rodanthe Pier | 21 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to The Lighthouse: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Diamond Shoals Buoy | 20 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Virginia Beach Buoy | 99 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Onslow Bay Outer Buoy | 110 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Jamestown Buoy | 150 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Stingray Point Buoy | 162 mi |
Tide stations nearest to The Lighthouse: |
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| Closest tide station | Cape Hatteras, North Carolina | 3 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Avon, North Carolina | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cape Hatteras (fishing pier), North Carolina | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cape Hatteras (fishing pier), North Carolina (2) (e | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Cape Hatteras (fishing pier), North Carolina (3) | 8 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to The Lighthouse: |
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| Closest ski area | Wintergreen Resort (United States) | 260 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Massanutten (United States) | 283 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Bryce Resort (United States) | 301 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | The Homestead Ski Area (United States) | 305 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Liberty (United States) | 326 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to The Lighthouse: |
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| Closest city location | Cape Hatteras (United States) | 10 mi |
| Second closest city location | Wanchese (United States) | 39 mi |
| Third closest city location | Manteo (United States) | 44 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Nags Head (United States) | 47 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kill Devil Hills (United States) | 53 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to The Lighthouse is Elizabeth City Cgas Rgnl Airport (ECG) in USA, 124 km (77 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to The Lighthouse is Cherry Point Mcas Airport (NKT), also in USA, 131 km (81 miles) away.
- Third is Craven Co Rgnl (New Bern) Airport (EWN) in USA, 141 km (88 miles) away.
- Oceana Nas Airport (NTU) in USA is 177 km (110 miles) away.
- New River Mcas (Jacksonville) Airport (NCA), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to The Lighthouse and is 187 km (116 miles) away.
