Surf Forecasts:
Croatan surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, E swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 22 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croatan this week:
The surf forecast for Croatan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croatan in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 21st Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croatan over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 12 | N 4 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:48PM0.90m | 9:14AM1.14m | 9:30PM0.87m | 9:55AM1.08m | 10:14PM0.84m | 10:38AM1.03m | 11:00PM0.82m | 11:22AM0.98m | 11:49PM0.82m | 12:10PM0.95m | 00:43AM0.83m | 1:01PM0.93m | 1:41AM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:54PM0.13m | 2:45AM0.15m | 3:35PM0.17m | 3:26AM0.20m | 4:17PM0.21m | 4:11AM0.25m | 5:04PM0.24m | 5:02AM0.29m | 5:53PM0.25m | 5:58AM0.31m | 6:43PM0.23m | 6:56AM0.31m | 7:31PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 4 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 19 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 5 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 12 | SE 8 | S 7 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | E 11 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 25 | 35 | 19 | 19 | 38 | 38 | 56 | 34 | 22 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 78 | 138 | 927 | 1001 | 356 | 260 | 419 | 514 | 356 | 385 | 753 | 747 | 803 | 1 | 0 | 2891 | 1952 | 902 | 797 | 374 |
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The above surf forecast table for Croatan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Croatan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Croatan 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 (Croatan) 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 Croatan 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.
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