Corolla Lighthouse surf break

Corolla Lighthouse surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 08 Feb 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
2.7° C
(Which is 9.9°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 Monday (Feb 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 9th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 9th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 9th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min -7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min -1°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.6
N
1.4
N
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)911111312121112111146645576663
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2206734974893441961351074123111326126452116151455
Wind
(km/h)
35
NW
25
NNW
20
NNW
10
NE
15
SSW
15
SW
15
S
30
SW
20
N
0
SSE
20
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crossonoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:26AM
0.93
12:38PM
0.76
1:21AM
0.90
1:33PM
0.73
2:21AM
0.90
2:34PM
0.72
3:22AM
0.92
3:34PM
0.74
4:17AM
0.96
4:30PM
0.79
5:05AM
1.02
5:20PM
0.85
5:49AM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:58PM
0.03
6:56AM
0.16
6:47PM
0.08
7:55AM
0.20
7:41PM
0.10
8:58AM
0.22
8:40PM
0.11
9:56AM
0.20
9:39PM
0.09
10:49AM
0.16
10:33PM
0.06
11:34AM
0.10
11:23PM
0.02
12:15PM
0.04
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50
Sunset5:36--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:39--5:40--5:42--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-------------------310
Temp. °C-2-5-3-22913127964632222244
Feels °C (?)-13-15-10-7-4587350-30-2-4-4-3-4-4-2-3
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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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