Corolla Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.38° N 75.83° W

Issued: 7 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Corolla Lighthouse sea temperature is
25.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Corolla Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Corolla Lighthouse surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with 76 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corolla Lighthouse this week:

The surf forecast for Corolla Lighthouse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Corolla Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 27th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 27th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 27th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corolla Lighthouse over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
8
17
39
20
27
19
19
31
29
29
28
28
28
16
25
25
31
31
28
16
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
25
SSE
20
SW
15
SW
5
N
10
WNW
10
SE
10
E
5
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
E
15
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
20
SW
20
SW
10
SSE
20
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:04PM1.14m
6:23AM0.88m
6:47PM1.15m
7:07AM0.91m
7:28PM1.16m
7:49AM0.93m
8:07PM1.17m
8:29AM0.95m
8:43PM1.17m
9:08AM0.97m
9:19PM1.16m
9:46AM0.98m
9:55PM1.15m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.12m
00:38AM0.12m
12:16PM0.12m
1:21AM0.11m
1:00PM0.11m
2:01AM0.10m
1:42PM0.11m
2:40AM0.09m
2:23PM0.11m
3:16AM0.09m
3:03PM0.12m
3:51AM0.09m
3:43PM0.14m
4:25AM0.09m
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part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
 mm
1
2
6
7
2
3
6
1
3
Temp °C
27
29
27
26
28
24
24
24
24
24
23
23
23
23
24
24
26
27
28
34
32
Feels °C
28
28
26
28
29
27
27
26
26
25
23
23
23
24
25
25
25
25
27
36
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
4
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
16
8
4
21
20
17
19
19
31
29
29
28
28
28
4
25
25
31
31
28
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.3
ESE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
SSE
5
Energy kJ
3
17
39
17
27
3
16
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
2
0.3
S
2
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
E
3
0.2
E
3
0.3
E
4
0.2
SSW
3
0.5
SE
3
0.5
S
4
0.3
SW
3
0.4
S
3
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
4
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
5
9
1
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
92
414
213
0
56
45
80
397
31
203
217
354
616
789
386
46
1110
432
31
268
46
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
4
4
2
4
1
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
4
7
5
6
6
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
5
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Information about the Corolla Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Corolla Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Corolla Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Corolla Lighthouse 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 (Corolla Lighthouse) 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 Corolla Lighthouse 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.

Corolla Lighthouse is 39 km (24 miles) from the city of Elizabeth City. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Elizabeth City. Elizabeth City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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