Atlantic Beach surf break

Atlantic Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 30 May 2026 EDT
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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
25.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Atlantic Beach surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, E swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atlantic Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 2nd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 4th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 4th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atlantic Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 86mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SE
9
0.4
E
11
1
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
1.3
ENE
6
0.4
SE
7
1.1
E
8
1
E
9
1.2
E
11
1.2
E
11
0.9
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
9
1.1
SW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
10
7
5
12
38
46
119
121
73
61
137
17
145
152
350
351
177
47
26
47
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
35
ENE
25
NE
15
ENE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
10
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
35
N
20
WNW
15
NE
25
N
35
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNW
20
SW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
8:14AM0.57m
8:38PM0.87m
8:53AM0.56m
9:16PM0.87m
9:32AM0.55m
9:54PM0.86m
10:10AM0.55m
10:32PM0.84m
10:50AM0.54m
11:10PM0.81m
11:31AM0.54m
11:50PM0.79m
12:16PM0.55m
00:31AM0.76m
Low Tide
2:13PM0.03m
3:29AM0.05m
2:50PM0.04m
4:08AM0.06m
3:28PM0.05m
4:46AM0.07m
4:06PM0.06m
5:24AM0.08m
4:46PM0.08m
6:03AM0.09m
5:28PM0.10m
6:42AM0.09m
6:13PM0.12m
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heavy rain
thunderstorm
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clear
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5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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8:13
8:14
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
1
1
5
8
20
55
3
Temp °C
26
28
20
19
20
21
22
23
23
22
22
19
16
17
19
21
18
18
22
27
26
25
27
14
16
16
19
20
23
23
17
17
14
11
15
20
18
14
14
17
24
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SSW
4
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
10
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
1.1
E
8
1
E
9
1.2
E
11
1.2
E
11
0.9
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
16
9
7
5
11
38
35
33
121
73
61
23
17
145
152
350
351
177
47
26
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.3
SE
8
0.1
SE
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
SE
9
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
12
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
9
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SE
8
0.3
E
8
Energy kJ
2
10
3
6
3
17
16
1
6
3
8
12
7
25
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
6
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
2
1
12
12
3
3
6
1
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
4
0.4
ENE
2
1.3
E
6
1
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.7
SE
4
1
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
6
0.4
ENE
3
1.3
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
6
1.5
NE
5
1.4
NNE
5
1.3
N
5
0.9
N
4
0.3
N
3
0.5
SW
4
1.1
SW
5
Energy kJ
8
2
122
55
25
13
46
119
3
68
137
113
94
83
33
2
8
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
484
697
477
269
978
351
180
170
0
152
690
497
907
892
0
0
582
4
4
0
160
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
1
3
3
3
4
1
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
9
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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.

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