Corolla Lighthouse surf break

Corolla Lighthouse surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 26 Jan 2026 EST
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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
8.4° C
(Which is 4.7°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corolla Lighthouse this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Corolla Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 2nd Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Tue night, min -8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Thu afternoon, min -8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, near gales from the N by Sat night).

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
1.3
N
1.2
NW
0.3
ESE
0.5
NE
0.2
E
0.7
N
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.9
NNW
0.5
N
0.6
N
1.2
N
1.1
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1.3
N
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
Period(s) (?)9659911510104446555545810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)116106701641923882691388669771904655173341
Wind
(km/h)
30
N
30
NW
40
NW
15
W
30
WSW
30
WNW
20
NNW
5
SSW
15
WSW
25
NW
20
NW
25
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
30
N
40
N
55
NNW
60
NNW
55
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffcrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:52PM
0.82
1:38AM
1.05
2:00PM
0.79
2:48AM
1.07
3:11PM
0.79
3:58AM
1.11
4:20PM
0.82
5:01AM
1.15
5:22PM
0.88
5:59AM
1.19
6:18PM
0.94
6:50AM
1.21
7:10PM
1.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:03PM
-0.07
8:17AM
0.05
8:08PM
-0.08
9:29AM
0.02
9:17PM
-0.10
10:35AM
-0.03
10:24PM
-0.15
11:34AM
-0.09
11:25PM
-0.20
12:27PM
-0.15
12:23AM
-0.23
1:14PM
-0.19
1:16AM
-0.25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Sunrise7:09--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:05--7:03--
Sunset-5:22--5:22--5:23--5:24--5:25--5:28--5:29-
light snow
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light snow
mod snow
mod snow
light snow
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1-1-4-412-200-11-2-6-6-7-5-40-1-2-3
Feels °C (?)-7-9-15-12-8-7-6-4-6-8-6-8-15-15-17-13-12-13-14-16-16
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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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