Surf Forecasts:
Hatteras Light House surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, S swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hatteras Light House this week:
The surf forecast for Hatteras Light House over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hatteras Light House in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hatteras Light House over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’m calling it as I see it. The outlook for Hatteras Light House over the next 16 days is a tough one, with a long dry spell at the start. The first real chance to surf isn’t until Thursday, July 30th, and even then it’s only just surfable.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The one standout is Monday, August 3rd. On Monday morning, we’ve got an offshore wind from the West at 16 mph, the swell is 4 ft from the SSE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (178). The wave comment says “surfable” but that’s a win here. The offshore wind will keep it clean. It’s a beginner spot, so it’s small enough for a learner but still fun for anyone. Crowds are possible, so expect some company. The afternoon of the same day could be even better with glassy conditions, light rain from the ESE, and the same 4 ft swell. That’s your window.
Before that, Thursday, July 30th morning is the first sign of life. The wind is cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph, with a 3 ft swell from the SSE and moderate energy (114). It’s not great, but it’s the first rideable day. Friday, July 31st morning is glassy with a 2 ft SSE swell, but the combined energy is weak (69). It’s clean but small.
The second week is mostly flat. Early August sees a bump on the 2nd, with 5 ft from the SSE but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, ruining the quality. It’s poor surf. After Monday the 3rd, it drops off. From August 5th through the 9th, the swell is tiny, barely 1 ft, with weak energy. It’s flat.
So, the pick of the entire forecast is Monday, August 3rd. Go for the morning with the offshore wind, or the afternoon glass-off. The rest of the period is a write-off or just grovelly. For a beginner spot, this small stuff is all you’ll get, but it’s not worth rushing for.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | NNE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 35 | 34 | 28 | 65 | 40 | 39 | 36 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 104 | 125 | 111 | 103 | 137 | 104 | 81 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:00AM0.65m | 5:41PM1.01m | 5:50AM0.66m | 6:26PM1.04m | 6:35AM0.69m | 7:07PM1.06m | 7:17AM0.73m | 7:46PM1.09m | 7:57AM0.77m | 8:22PM1.09m | 8:36AM0.80m | 8:57PM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:31PM0.23m | 10:49AM0.13m | 00:19AM0.20m | 11:38AM0.11m | 1:02AM0.17m | 12:24PM0.08m | 1:40AM0.14m | 1:07PM0.06m | 2:16AM0.10m | 1:48PM0.04m | 2:50AM0.08m | 2:28PM0.04m | 3:23AM0.05m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 8:12 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | 6 | 37 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 7 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 5 | NE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 40 | 39 | 36 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 111 | 103 | 137 | 104 | 81 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 28 | 40 | — | — | 9 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SE 9 | NE 6 | SW 4 | E 12 | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | E 10 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 6 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 8 | S 6 | W 3 | — | — | N 7 | NNE 2 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 24 | 86 | 65 | 7 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 104 | 125 | 5 | — | — | 8 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 205 | 12 | 115 | 115 | 704 | 12 | 364 | 725 | 35 | 814 | 440 | 335 | 73 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 100 |
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