Corolla Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.38° N 75.83° W

Issued: 7 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Corolla Lighthouse sea temperature is
22.3° 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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSE 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 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s

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 Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
SSE
5
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
9
0.6
N
4
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.5
SE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
5
5
7
5
8
6
9
14
6
7
5
25
10
6
5
8
9
6
10
8
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
20
WSW
20
S
15
SW
15
SW
20
S
15
NW
15
N
15
ENE
15
SSW
15
SSE
35
SSE
5
SSW
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
SE
25
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
4:18AM0.96m
4:51PM1.27m
5:18AM0.98m
5:49PM1.34m
6:17AM1.01m
6:45PM1.38m
7:14AM1.04m
7:41PM1.41m
8:09AM1.06m
8:36PM1.40m
9:04AM1.09m
9:30PM1.37m
10:00AM1.10m
Low Tide
10:28PM0.10m
10:21AM0.02m
11:29PM0.03m
11:18AM-0.03m
00:28AM-0.03m
12:15PM-0.08m
1:24AM-0.08m
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
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mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:20
8:20
8:21
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
2
1
3
14
7
1
4
6
Temp °C
25
28
32
29
27
32
32
23
25
24
25
27
28
22
21
22
26
28
24
23
23
Feels °C
23
28
32
28
28
32
32
24
23
23
26
25
28
24
21
23
25
28
27
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
SSE
5
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.5
SE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.1
SE
6
0.3
NE
3
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
Energy kJ
7
3
5
7
5
8
4
6
8
2
7
5
25
10
1
2
5
9
6
10
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
7
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
E
8
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.3
SE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
NE
5
0.3
NE
6
Energy kJ
5
5
1
6
1
2
6
2
9
6
1
1
6
6
6
5
8
5
4
4
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.3
E
9
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
9
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
4
2
2
2
4
1
1
14
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
S
2
0.3
SW
3
0.6
N
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.3
N
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.5
S
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SSW
3
Energy kJ
11
4
1
1
1
1
1
9
5
16
1
5
5
2
2
3
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
264
176
234
397
262
414
92
203
603
573
625
308
31
92
235
262
31
31
262
653
624
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
7
7
9
7
5
5
4
5
7
5
4
5
6
5
6
5
4
4
6
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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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