Corolla Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.38° N 75.83° W

Corolla Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Corolla Lighthouse sea temperature is
19.3°C
1.1° 

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 23 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, ENE swell with 841 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
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Sunday
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Wednesday
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Rating
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
10
1.4
NE
10
1.6
NE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
13
0.8
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
12
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
11
1
E
10
1
E
10
1.2
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
401
400
461
474
540
437
442
505
781
215
142
217
269
186
188
222
220
383
376
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NNE
35
NNE
30
ENE
30
ENE
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NE
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NE
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NE
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NE
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NE
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NNE
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NE
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NW
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NNE
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NNE
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NE
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NE
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NE
25
NE
Wind State
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on
on
on
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on
on
on
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cross
cross-on
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High Tide
5:40AM1.25m
5:57PM1.19m
6:25AM1.34m
6:43PM1.21m
7:08AM1.42m
7:28PM1.22m
7:53AM1.48m
8:14PM1.20m
8:39AM1.50m
9:01PM1.18m
9:28AM1.49m
9:51PM1.14m
Low Tide
11:27PM0.19m
11:59AM0.20m
00:08AM0.12m
12:48PM0.14m
00:49AM0.07m
1:35PM0.08m
1:31AM0.02m
2:23PM0.05m
2:15AM-0.00m
3:12PM0.04m
3:02AM-0.01m
4:03PM0.06m
3:51AM0.01m
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Feels °C
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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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