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1st street surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 25 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
1st street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 1st street sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 1st street this week:
The surf forecast for 1st street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 1st street in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 28th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 31st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 1st street over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Mon 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | |
31 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 54 | 42 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 33 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 10 | 72 | 69 | 362 | 452 | 322 | 206 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:25AM0.96m | 5:01PM1.14m | 5:12AM0.92m | 5:43PM1.17m | 5:55AM0.90m | 6:23PM1.19m | 6:36AM0.89m | 7:03PM1.21m | 7:17AM0.88m | 7:43PM1.22m | 7:58AM0.88m | 8:23PM1.21m | 8:40AM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:31PM0.26m | 10:31AM0.18m | 11:23PM0.25m | 11:11AM0.19m | 00:09AM0.24m | 11:50AM0.19m | 00:52AM0.23m | 12:28PM0.18m | 1:33AM0.22m | 1:07PM0.19m | 2:15AM0.22m | 1:47PM0.19m | 2:56AM0.22m | 2:28PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
 | 8:07 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 |
6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 22 |
24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 7 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 4 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
 kJ | 31 | 38 | 19 | 42 | 54 | 42 | 45 | 42 | 33 | 32 | 21 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 206 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 13 | E 7 | S 4 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 4 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 12 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | 18 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 42 | 33 | 24 | 23 | 2 | 10 | — | 6 | 12 | — | 19 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | E 16 | NE 6 | E 5 | E 13 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | E 15 | SE 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 3 | SSE 7 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | N 3 | N 3 | — | SSE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 81 | 1 | 50 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 6 | 3 | 72 | 69 | 362 | 452 | 322 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 14 | 102 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 200 | 27 | 87 | 822 | 246 | 648 | 600 | 534 | 332 | 124 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
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Information about the 1st street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 1st street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 1st street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 1st street 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 (1st street) 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 1st street 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.
Are you planning a vacation in North Carolina? If you are looking for accommodation near 1st street, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Elizabeth City which is 64 km (40 miles) away. Other places in and around North Carolina where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cape Hatteras which is 85 km (53 miles) away and Virginia Beach, 99 km (61 miles) away.
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