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Atlantic Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 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
11.9° C
 (Which is 8.1°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 Monday (Jan 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 19th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 19th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 17th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 1°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min -3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.2
E
0.1
E
0.2
ESE
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
0.8
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)844985455777765566688
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)633375441601071766419121384114240182292618
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
30
WSW
30
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
10
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
W
35
WSW
35
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:18PM
0.47
4:04AM
0.69
4:15PM
0.45
4:55AM
0.71
5:07PM
0.46
5:42AM
0.74
5:54PM
0.48
6:25AM
0.77
6:37PM
0.51
7:05AM
0.79
7:18PM
0.53
7:44AM
0.80
7:57PM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:28PM
0.06
10:56AM
0.12
10:19PM
0.05
11:48AM
0.09
11:09PM
0.04
12:33PM
0.07
11:56PM
0.01
1:14PM
0.04
12:40AM
-0.02
1:52PM
0.02
1:22AM
-0.04
2:27PM
-0.01
2:02AM
-0.05
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:11--
Sunset-5:15--5:16--5:16--5:17--5:19--5:20--5:21-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------1------------1
Temp. °C57710121414121244-126911131310127
Feels °C (?)3335611875-4-5-11-40345533-2
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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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