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Wave Buoys added.Wavebuoy data has been added to the site. Using the menus, live wave observations can be displayed on the animated surf maps. Click on the symbols to visit pages for each wavebuoy to see the detailed recent history of observations as well as a summary of observations over the past 5 days. The nearest 5 wave buoys are also listed on the description page for each surf report. Here are links to all buoy pages

Topsail Island, United States, Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

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.
Topsail Island break location map and break info

This is the surf forecast page for Topsail Island, Carolina North. Use the tab navigation above to view Topsail Island sea temperature, Topsail Island photographs, Topsail Island detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Topsail Island webcams, current wind from Carolina North live weather stations and Topsail Island tide predictions. The United States swell maps link will open up the big picture showing United States and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from United States wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Our wavefinder tool will be available soon to help you locate the best surf conditions in the area around Topsail Island. In the meantime, check out the forecasts for other Carolina North surf breaks near to Topsail Island to make the most of forecast wind and wave directions.

Topsail Island Location Map

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Use this relief map to navigate to Carolina North surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Topsail Island

Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Topsail Island:

  (click location name for more details)
Closest break The Point 25 mi
Second closest break Oceanic Pier 26 mi
Third closest break Masonboro Inlet 27 mi
Fourth closest break Bogue Pier 33 mi
Fifth closest break Pelican Watch 37 mi

Wave buoys nearest to Topsail Island:

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:

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

snow forecast website

Ski Resorts closest to Topsail Island:

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) 273 mi
Fourth closest ski area Hawksnest (United States) 275 mi
Fifth closest ski area The Homestead Ski Area (United States) 277 mi

city weather forecast website

Town and city forecasts close to Topsail Island:

Closest city location Wilmington (United States) 27 mi
Second closest city location Raleigh (United States) 111 mi
Third closest city location Cape Hatteras (United States) 116 mi
Fourth closest city location Georgetown (United States) 128 mi
Fifth closest city location Durham (United States) 134 mi