Croatan surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with 385 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croatan in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croatan over the next 16 days.
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