Atlantic Beach surf break

Atlantic Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 EST
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Atlantic Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Atlantic Beach sea temperature is
11.6° C
(Which is 10.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Atlantic Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Atlantic Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atlantic Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 9th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 9th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 10th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atlantic Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 16°C on Sat night, min -7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.7
E
1.8
SW
2.1
WSW
0.8
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
1.4
SW
2.1
SW
1
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
1.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.4
SE
0.6
ENE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)1010101067776357765661081010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22825417788208452702395102403913171606025533536
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
10
NNE
10
NW
30
WSW
45
SW
40
W
25
NW
20
NW
5
NW
5
SSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
10
WNW
10
SSW
25
SW
25
NW
30
NNW
35
N
30
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:25AM
0.88
11:57PM
0.66
12:22PM
0.80
1:00AM
0.66
1:19PM
0.73
2:03AM
0.67
2:17PM
0.66
3:03AM
0.69
3:14PM
0.61
3:57AM
0.72
4:07PM
0.57
4:45AM
0.75
4:56PM
0.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:11PM
0.00
6:09AM
0.04
7:05PM
0.03
7:16AM
0.09
7:59PM
0.05
8:25AM
0.12
8:50PM
0.06
9:32AM
0.14
9:38PM
0.07
10:33AM
0.13
10:22PM
0.07
11:28AM
0.12
11:04PM
0.06
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--
Sunset-4:55--4:55--4:55--4:55--4:55--4:57--4:57-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C577131514775121314131416118-1-102
Feels °C (?)14345400067711111260-11-8-6-3
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Information about the Atlantic Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Atlantic Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Atlantic Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Atlantic Beach 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 (Atlantic Beach) 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 Atlantic Beach 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.

Atlantic Beach is 25 km (16 miles) from Havelock. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Havelock. Havelock has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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