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Topsail Island Surf Forecast
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Topsail Island surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 09 May 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Topsail Island this week:
The surf forecast for Topsail Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Topsail Island in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (May 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 9th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 9th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 13th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Topsail Island over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 98 | 60 | 55 | 40 | 61 | 28 | 80 | 64 | 83 | 75 | 108 | 143 | 244 | 175 | 210 | 225 | 59 | 58 | 36 | 66 | 83 | 23 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 35 | 24 | 25 | 54 | 94 | 69 | 169 | 126 | 64 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:32PM 1.41 | 6:43AM 1.10 | 7:08PM 1.47 | 7:21AM 1.08 | 7:43PM 1.51 | 7:57AM 1.05 | 8:19PM 1.53 | 8:34AM 1.03 | 8:54PM 1.53 | 9:10AM 1.00 | 9:31PM 1.51 | 9:48AM 0.97 | 10:10PM 1.49 | 10:28AM 0.95 | 10:51PM 1.45 | 11:12AM 0.94 | 11:37PM 1.42 | 12:03PM 0.95 | 12:27AM 1.38 | 1:01PM 1.00 | 1:21AM 1.35 | 2:02PM 1.09 | 2:19AM 1.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:00PM 0.08 | 12:51AM 0.12 | 12:33PM 0.06 | 1:31AM 0.09 | 1:06PM 0.05 | 2:10AM 0.08 | 1:39PM 0.05 | 2:48AM 0.08 | 2:14PM 0.06 | 3:26AM 0.09 | 2:49PM 0.08 | 4:05AM 0.11 | 3:26PM 0.11 | 4:45AM 0.14 | 4:07PM 0.13 | 5:28AM 0.16 | 4:52PM 0.16 | 6:14AM 0.16 | 5:45PM 0.18 | 7:03AM 0.15 | 6:46PM 0.19 | 7:53AM 0.12 | 7:55PM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 22 | 36 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | - | 11 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 122mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Topsail Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Topsail Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Topsail Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Topsail Island 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 (Topsail Island) 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 Topsail Island 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.
Topsail Island is 34 km (21 miles) from the city of Jacksonville. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Jacksonville. Jacksonville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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