Corolla Lighthouse surf break

Corolla Lighthouse surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 21 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
2.6° C
(Which is 10.0°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 Tuesday (Feb 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 24th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 24th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 24th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm) heaviest on Sun morning, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Sat morning, min -2°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the WNW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 0°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ENE
0.5
NE
0.8
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.4
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
0.9
ENE
1.2
NE
0.9
NE
0.6
ENE
0.2
E
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
1.1
N
1.3
NNE
0.9
NE
Period(s) (?)774569910111011111589989567
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20211759143216203290176310191752025401211196810491
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
20
ENE
20
E
45
N
35
NNW
55
WNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
35
NW
25
NW
10
SW
30
SSW
40
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
35
SSW
55
SSW
30
NW
20
NNE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:19PM
1.16
10:40AM
0.97
11:12PM
1.13
11:35AM
0.89
12:14AM
1.09
12:38PM
0.84
1:23AM
1.07
1:49PM
0.81
2:38AM
1.06
3:03PM
0.83
3:50AM
1.09
4:12PM
0.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:01PM
-0.11
4:46AM
-0.03
4:48PM
-0.09
5:45AM
0.02
5:43PM
-0.05
6:52AM
0.07
6:46PM
-0.02
8:05AM
0.09
7:57PM
-0.01
9:17AM
0.07
9:10PM
-0.03
10:22AM
0.02
10:19PM
-0.07
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35--
Sunset-5:49--5:50--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:54-
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light snow
snow showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--110-1-----------7---
Temp. °C1189742453366101211161514675
Feels °C (?)933-2-4-10-6-4-6-31-41541184-100
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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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