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Corolla Lighthouse surf break

Corolla Lighthouse surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 10 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
6.4° C
 (Which is 6.5°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 Tuesday (Mar 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 10th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 10th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 16th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm) heaviest on Thu morning, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 1°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the N by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
1.4
N
0.2
E
0.6
NE
0.5
NE
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
1
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.7
SSE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)89888686965910109997899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)242622221318161256311278876691339430113
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
N
40
NNW
15
NW
15
SE
30
S
30
SW
10
WNW
15
E
20
SE
20
S
30
SSE
35
S
40
SSW
35
SSW
40
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:13AM
1.09
6:32PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
11:55PM
0.08
12:33PM
0.08
12:45AM
0.01
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise7:20--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:13--7:13--
Sunset-7:05--7:06--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:10-
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light snow
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
------532--------6228
Temp. °C20232320262219555101211121618201919188
Feels °C (?)20212019241916-5002478131516161313-1
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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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