Corolla Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.38° N 75.83° W

Issued: 1 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Corolla Lighthouse sea temperature is
23.3° C

Normal for this time of year

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 33 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corolla Lighthouse this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Corolla Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 18th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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
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)
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SE
6
0.5
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
6
28
17
13
3
6
6
5
8
9
9
10
27
24
10
8
23
24
16
18
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
30
SSE
20
WSW
20
N
15
NE
10
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
10
NNW
15
SSW
25
SSE
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
30
SW
45
SW
35
SW
25
NNW
10
NNW
20
ESE
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
off
High Tide
7:41PM1.41m
8:09AM1.06m
8:36PM1.40m
9:04AM1.09m
9:30PM1.37m
10:00AM1.10m
10:24PM1.30m
10:55AM1.10m
11:18PM1.22m
11:51AM1.10m
00:12AM1.13m
12:48PM1.09m
1:07AM1.03m
Low Tide
1:12PM-0.12m
2:18AM-0.12m
2:09PM-0.14m
3:11AM-0.13m
3:05PM-0.14m
4:02AM-0.13m
4:02PM-0.11m
4:54AM-0.11m
5:01PM-0.07m
5:44AM-0.08m
6:00PM-0.01m
6:34AM-0.04m
7:02PM0.05m
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
 mm
1
2
1
2
1
8
Temp °C
26
30
28
23
23
23
22
21
21
25
30
29
28
35
33
24
27
24
23
23
23
Feels °C
28
28
26
25
21
23
20
20
22
25
27
27
26
32
30
19
24
23
22
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
7
6
28
17
11
1
6
1
5
8
9
9
10
27
24
10
2
23
24
16
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
6
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
5
0.3
SE
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.2
NNE
3
Energy kJ
6
2
6
1
2
1
2
2
3
1
4
4
4
1
8
3
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
NE
4
0.2
E
5
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
4
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
5
3
2
1
3
2
2
5
1
4
1
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
3
0.5
SW
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.6
N
4
0.4
NE
3
0.5
NE
4
0.2
E
4
0.3
SSE
2
0.6
S
3
0.7
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SSW
3
0.6
SW
3
0.2
W
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
N
3
Energy kJ
4
6
1
13
3
6
2
1
8
10
2
9
6
1
2
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
268
1216
2819
46
204
45
203
456
624
262
1254
397
223
1144
31
62
248
213
45
130
225
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
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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