Corolla Lighthouse surf break

Corolla Lighthouse surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025 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
13.4° C
(Which is 3.5°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 Thursday (Dec 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Corolla Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 4th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 4th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 5th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the W by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 1°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the N by Thu night).

Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.1
E
0.2
E
1.2
NNE
0.2
E
0.7
NE
0.8
ESE
1
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.6
N
1.5
NE
1
NE
0.7
NE
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.9
NE
Period(s) (?)31196954899811101068861095
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)427946232413075291340373516324812334282741
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
25
S
30
NNW
35
N
20
NNE
25
ESE
40
SSE
40
WNW
40
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
SW
25
WSW
30
W
40
N
20
E
20
E
30
ENE
30
NNE
30
NNW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:53PM
1.01
3:32AM
1.22
3:53PM
1.02
4:29AM
1.30
4:50PM
1.03
5:23AM
1.37
5:46PM
1.04
6:17AM
1.41
6:40PM
1.05
7:11AM
1.42
7:33PM
1.05
8:04AM
1.39
8:27PM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:06PM
0.00
10:02AM
0.05
10:00PM
-0.06
11:01AM
-0.02
10:53PM
-0.12
11:57AM
-0.09
11:47PM
-0.17
12:52PM
-0.12
12:40AM
-0.20
1:45PM
-0.14
1:34AM
-0.20
2:37PM
-0.13
2:28AM
-0.17
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--
Sunset-4:47--4:47--4:47--4:47--4:46--4:46--4:46-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
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cloud
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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mod rain
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cloud
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Rain (mm)
--9--142---------8233--
Temp. °C1518104513169745599777111277
Feels °C (?)12135-5-18111-1-11122-1115702
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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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