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Corolla Lighthouse Surf Forecast
/ Carolina North (37 breaks) / North Carolina (27 breaks) /
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Corolla Lighthouse surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.3° C
(Which is 3.2°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM. 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 12th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corolla Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thu 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 5 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | E 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | E 10 | |
24 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 27 | 22 | 13 | 73 | 39 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 11 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:10AM1.05m | 12:44PM0.91m | 1:01AM1.02m | 1:38PM0.94m | 1:58AM1.01m | 2:36PM0.99m | 2:57AM1.01m | 3:33PM1.06m | 3:56AM1.01m | 4:28PM1.16m | 4:53AM1.04m | 5:21PM1.25m | 5:48AM1.06m | 6:13PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:47AM0.25m | 6:47PM0.27m | 7:36AM0.25m | 7:47PM0.27m | 8:27AM0.23m | 8:52PM0.24m | 9:19AM0.19m | 9:55PM0.19m | 10:10AM0.13m | 10:56PM0.11m | 11:00AM0.06m | 11:52PM0.03m | 11:50AM0.00m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | 7:55 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 |
3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 |
10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | N 4 |
 kJ | 24 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 11 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 4 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 7 | E 10 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 14 | 2 | — | — | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | NE 4 | E 18 | — | — | E 16 | E 16 | E 12 | ESE 12 | E 8 | — | SSE 6 | S 7 | E 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | E 7 | E 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 12 | — | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SW 2 | — | S 3 | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | SE 2 | SSE 4 | S 6 | N 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 48 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 4 | 73 | 39 | — | 1 | 13 | 91 | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 203 | 414 | 258 | 653 | 56 | 31 | 438 | 653 | 354 | 36 | 330 | 203 | 262 | 176 | 573 | 793 | 1969 | 797 | 224 | 176 |
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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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