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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 01 May 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croatan this week:
The surf forecast for Croatan over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croatan in the next 12 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 8th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 8th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croatan over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 14 | 22 | 39 | 12 | 25 | 57 | 30 | 103 | 51 | 59 | 83 | 47 | 118 | 132 | 178 | 158 | 139 | 111 | 187 | 163 | 273 | 319 | 268 | 207 | 133 | 106 | 312 | 935 | 1453 | 1576 | 1189 | 819 | 596 | 449 | 377 | 326 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:20AM 0.96 | 11:42PM 1.19 | 12:15PM 0.92 | 12:38AM 1.09 | 1:15PM 0.89 | 1:39AM 1.00 | 2:21PM 0.88 | 2:44AM 0.93 | 3:31PM 0.90 | 3:50AM 0.88 | 4:32PM 0.94 | 4:49AM 0.86 | 5:23PM 0.99 | 5:38AM 0.85 | 6:05PM 1.05 | 6:20AM 0.84 | 6:44PM 1.10 | 6:59AM 0.84 | 7:20PM 1.14 | 7:37AM 0.85 | 7:56PM 1.16 | 8:14AM 0.84 | 8:33PM 1.16 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:17PM -0.01 | 6:20AM 0.02 | 6:18PM 0.06 | 7:21AM 0.08 | 7:24PM 0.12 | 8:21AM 0.12 | 8:32PM 0.16 | 9:16AM 0.13 | 9:37PM 0.17 | 10:07AM 0.14 | 10:38PM 0.17 | 10:53AM 0.13 | 11:34PM 0.15 | 11:35AM 0.11 | 12:24AM 0.12 | 12:15PM 0.09 | 1:07AM 0.09 | 12:53PM 0.08 | 1:46AM 0.06 | 1:30PM 0.07 | 2:23AM 0.05 | 2:07PM 0.07 | 2:59AM 0.05 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Croatan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Croatan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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