
Surf Forecasts:
Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, E swell with 1,004 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras this week:
The surf forecast for Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Tue night, moderate winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri night, light winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 12 | ENE 12 | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 11 | ENE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | 879 | 0 | 1004 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 239 | 351 | 475 | 476 | 734 | 528 | 543 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:07AM0.85m | 4:28PM0.98m | 4:54AM0.94m | 5:13PM1.00m | 5:38AM1.05m | 5:56PM1.02m | 6:20AM1.15m | 6:38PM1.03m | 7:02AM1.24m | 7:21PM1.02m | 7:46AM1.31m | 8:05PM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:06PM0.26m | 10:08AM0.24m | 10:47PM0.21m | 11:01AM0.19m | 11:25PM0.15m | 11:51AM0.12m | 00:02AM0.09m | 12:38PM0.07m | 00:40AM0.03m | 1:25PM0.02m | 1:19AM-0.01m | 2:12PM-0.00m | 2:01AM-0.04m | ||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | ENE 14 | E 13 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
— | 879 | 1082 | 1004 | 486 | 325 | 359 | 194 | 143 | — | — | — | — | 159 | 160 | 89 | 568 | 528 | 543 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 11 |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 47 | 25 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NE 11 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — |
1186 | 87 | 52 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 573 | 10 | 68 | 450 | 200 | 205 | 239 | 351 | 475 | 476 | 734 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 135 | 115 | 112 | 112 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 575 | 418 | 418 | 418 | 347 | 209 | 443 | 188 | 105 | 112 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras 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 (Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras) 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 Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras 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 Frisco Pier/Cape Hatteras, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Cape Hatteras which is 3 km (2 miles) away.










