Surf Forecasts:
Atlantic Beach surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with 392 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Atlantic Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Atlantic Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Atlantic Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atlantic Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 |
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38 | 61 | 86 | 40 | 20 | 8 | 23 | 136 | 331 | 192 | 147 | 132 | 79 | 84 | 157 | 97 | 193 | 239 | 118 | 292 | 392 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:33PM0.98m | 6:48AM0.64m | 7:28PM1.03m | 7:44AM0.65m | 8:23PM1.07m | 8:40AM0.67m | 9:17PM1.07m | 9:36AM0.68m | 10:11PM1.05m | 10:33AM0.69m | 11:04PM1.00m | 11:31AM0.70m | 11:58PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:04PM-0.09m | 1:21AM-0.02m | 12:58PM-0.13m | 2:18AM-0.06m | 1:53PM-0.16m | 3:12AM-0.09m | 2:48PM-0.17m | 4:06AM-0.09m | 3:45PM-0.16m | 4:58AM-0.09m | 4:42PM-0.12m | 5:51AM-0.08m | 5:41PM-0.07m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 11 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 7 | SE 14 | SE 14 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 40 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 132 | 79 | — | 107 | 33 | 10 | 9 | 34 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | — | — | SE 16 | SE 16 | E 7 | SE 14 | E 9 | SE 14 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 10 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | — | S 16 | — | — | NE 7 | E 6 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | E 4 | ESE 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 |
38 | 61 | 86 | — | 9 | 4 | 23 | 136 | 331 | 192 | 147 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 157 | 97 | 193 | 239 | 118 | 292 | 392 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 417 | 601 | 34 | 0 | 872 | 726 | 1042 | 269 | 256 | 113 | 125 | 110 | 129 | 0 | 115 | 125 | 74 | 0 | 113 | 2637 | 241 |
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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 16 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.










