Surf Forecasts:
Croatan surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, S swell with 26 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croatan this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Croatan in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croatan over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've got to be straight with you—this stretch is a tough one for surfers. Over the next 16 days, there's barely a glimmer of decent surf at Croatan (Virginia Beach). The whole window is a write-off, with flat, weak slop and dodgy wind ruining any chance of a proper session. We're looking at a long, frustrating gap with no real recommendations.
Starting off on Sunday, August 9, it's tiny. 1 ft of short-period SE swell (22 combined energy) with a light WSW breeze that's offshore, but the waves are just too small and weak to paddle for. The water temp is a warm 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, but that's where the good news ends. Monday and Tuesday stay the same—0.7 ft to 1 ft, with the wind swinging around but never giving us anything worthwhile. Tuesday afternoon goes glassy, but the swell is a pathetic 0.7 ft. You could count the ripples on one hand.
The middle of the week doesn't get any better. Wednesday and Thursday are still tiny, with the odd cross-off breeze but next to no energy. By Friday, August 14, there's a slight bump in the afternoon with 4 ft from the NNE, but it's a 5-second period, onshore at 15 km/h, and the energy is only 63—a sloppy, messy close-out. Not worth the drive.
The weekend is a dud. Saturday, August 15, has 2 ft from the NE, cross-shore wind, but it's chopped up and weak. The following week barely improves. Monday, August 17 afternoon, we finally see a score of 1 out of 10 with 3 ft from the SSE and a cross-off breeze, but it's still "surfable but ordinary." The standout? There isn't one. The only faint glimmer might be Wednesday, August 19, when the ESE swell ticks up to 2 ft with a 12-second period and moderate energy (105), but the cross-onshore wind at 15-20 km/h messes it up with a chop. For a point break or reef, that long period might shape up, but at a beach break like Croatan, it'll just close out straight.
The rest of the forecast is a repeat: tiny waves, onshore or cross-shore wind, and energy readings that never break 100. If you're desperate, Thursday, August 20 morning, has a clean 2 ft with a WNW cross-off, but it's still barely surfable. Honestly, this is a blank run for the area—it's not unusual for Virginia Beach to go flat for a stretch. For kitesurfing, the afternoon onshore breezes and small chop might be fun, but for a paddle surfer? Leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | NNE 4 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
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 kJ | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:33PM1.25m | 5:59AM0.97m | 6:33PM1.29m | 6:57AM1.05m | 7:27PM1.31m | 7:52AM1.12m | 8:17PM1.30m | 8:44AM1.17m | 9:05PM1.27m | 9:33AM1.21m | 9:50PM1.21m | 10:21AM1.21m | 10:33PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:05AM0.07m | 11:59AM-0.03m | 1:02AM0.01m | 12:59PM-0.07m | 1:52AM-0.04m | 1:56PM-0.09m | 2:39AM-0.07m | 2:48PM-0.08m | 3:23AM-0.08m | 3:38PM-0.04m | 4:05AM-0.06m | 4:28PM0.02m | 4:47AM-0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | E 10 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | N 3 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — | SE 8 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 8 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 8 | E 10 | E 13 | E 10 | — | — | — | E 12 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 2 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | S 6 | SW 3 | N 4 | — | S 3 | NW 3 | — | S 4 | — | SSE 3 | SW 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 378 | 356 | 299 | 1374 | 137 | 138 | 406 | 437 | 1260 | 882 | 435 | 242 | 1367 | 176 | 138 | 2892 | 176 | 242 | 639 | 437 |
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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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