Corolla Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.38° N 75.83° W

Corolla Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Corolla Lighthouse sea temperature is
21.0°C
0.5° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 3,795 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corolla Lighthouse this week:

The surf forecast for Corolla Lighthouse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Corolla Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 27th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 27th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 21st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue night, moderate winds from the N by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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11
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3.5
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2.3
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1.9
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1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3795
1502
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242
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96
390
223
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNE
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NNW
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ESE
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High Tide
3:26PM1.11m
4:04AM1.06m
4:20PM1.13m
4:54AM1.15m
5:10PM1.16m
5:40AM1.25m
5:57PM1.19m
6:25AM1.34m
6:43PM1.21m
7:08AM1.42m
7:28PM1.22m
7:53AM1.48m
8:14PM1.20m
Low Tide
9:11AM0.39m
9:59PM0.32m
10:12AM0.34m
10:44PM0.26m
11:08AM0.28m
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
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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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