Corolla Lighthouse surf break

Corolla Lighthouse surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 08 Mar 2026 EDT
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Corolla Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Corolla Lighthouse sea temperature is
6.1° C
(Which is 6.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corolla Lighthouse this week:

The surf forecast for Corolla Lighthouse over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Corolla Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 9th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 9th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 16th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corolla Lighthouse over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
E
0.4
SE
1.2
N
0.9
NE
0.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
E
0.7
E
0.9
ENE
0.5
E
0.9
ENE
1
E
Period(s) (?)1099988888885557777746
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)67573939242322221311168237391111174781242566
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
30
N
30
NNE
25
NNE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
WNW
10
N
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:52PM
1.03
12:08PM
0.86
12:37AM
0.98
12:54PM
0.82
1:30AM
0.94
1:48PM
0.79
2:30AM
0.93
2:51PM
0.79
3:34AM
0.94
3:55PM
0.82
4:33AM
0.99
4:54PM
0.87
5:26AM
1.04
5:46PM
0.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:21AM
0.16
6:13PM
0.11
7:10AM
0.23
7:00PM
0.16
8:07AM
0.27
7:56PM
0.19
9:10AM
0.29
8:59PM
0.20
10:11AM
0.27
10:03PM
0.18
11:05AM
0.22
11:02PM
0.14
11:51AM
0.15
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-7:22--7:20--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:13-
Sunset--7:04--7:05--7:06--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09
mod rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
10-----1---42---------
Temp. °C22161920202223202623198968111213121416
Feels °C (?)2115182020202018252016011489881113
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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 12 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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