Topsail Island Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Carolina North)
| Name: | Topsail Island |
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| Type: | beach/Jetty |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Topsail Island in North Carolina is an exposed beach/Jetty break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the northwest. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Topsail Island 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 Topsail Island surf quality by season and Topsail Island surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Topsail Island
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Topsail Island:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Surf City Pier | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Columbia St | 24 mi |
| Third closest break | Wrightsville Beach | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Point | 25 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Mason s Inlet | 26 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Topsail Island: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Onslow Bay Outer Buoy | 35 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Ocean Crest Pier Buoy | 53 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Frying Pan Shoals Buoy | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Diamond Shoals Buoy | 125 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Edisto Buoy | 164 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Topsail Island: |
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| Closest tide station | Ocean City Beach (fishing pier), North Carolina | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | New River Inlet, North Carolina | 11 mi |
| Third closest tide station | New Topsail Inlet, North Carolina | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Bannermans Branch, Northeast River, Cape Fear River | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bannermans Branch, Northeast River, North Carolina | 18 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Topsail Island: |
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| Closest ski area | Wintergreen Resort (United States) | 250 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Appalachian Ski Mountain (United States) | 264 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sugar Mountain (United States) | 272 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Hawksnest (United States) | 275 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | The Homestead Ski Area (United States) | 278 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Topsail Island: |
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| Closest city location | Surf City (United States) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sneads Ferry (United States) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Bayshore (United States) | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Piney Green (United States) | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Jacksonville (United States) | 21 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Topsail Island is New River Mcas (Jacksonville) Airport (NCA) in USA, 28 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Topsail Island is Wilmington International Airport (ILM), also in USA, 43 km (27 miles) away.
- Third is Cherry Point Mcas Airport (NKT) in USA, 75 km (47 miles) away.
- Craven Co Rgnl (New Bern) Airport (EWN) in USA is 80 km (50 miles) away.
- Seymour Johnson Afb (Goldsboro) Airport (GSB), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Topsail Island and is 107 km (66 miles) away.
