Surf Forecasts:
Hatteras Light House surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hatteras Light House this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hatteras Light House in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hatteras Light House over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the Hatteras Light House surf outlook for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid two-week period where the surf just isn't going to cooperate for a proper session. From now through to about the 14th of September, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The winds are all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is tiny and weak. The water’s sitting at a warm 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's the only good news.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't come until Tuesday the 15th of September. The morning shows a pulse of 4ft swell from the NE, but at a short period of 7 seconds, so no real power behind it. The combined wave energy is moderate (188). The wind does swing offshore and it'll be clean, but the description says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." For a beginner-friendly spot like the Light House, it’s just enough to get wet, but don’t expect any juice. The afternoon gets blown out with a strong cross-off shore wind.
Wednesday the 16th is a slight improvement. We’ve got 3ft swell swinging more east-northeast with clean conditions in the morning. The wind is light offshore by the afternoon, making for some clean faces, but again, it's weak energy (91 and 78). It’s a longboard or a foamie kind of day.
Honestly, if you look at the whole 16 days, nothing stands out as a true standout. The best on offer is Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th of September. It’s not going to be memorable, but those are the only windows where you’ll find something clean to ride. After that, it gets messy with strong winds and tiny surf again. For a spot that is very consistent, this kind of flat and funky run is unusual and the forecasts can change, but right now, patience is the name of the game.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | NE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 64 | 120 | 72 | 42 | 86 | 47 | 31 | 25 | 33 | 32 | 39 | 39 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 46 | 54 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:06PM1.20m | 5:25AM0.92m | 6:02PM1.22m | 6:22AM1.01m | 6:53PM1.22m | 7:13AM1.08m | 7:40PM1.20m | 8:01AM1.14m | 8:24PM1.16m | 8:46AM1.17m | 9:06PM1.09m | 9:30AM1.17m | 9:47PM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:23AM0.04m | 11:35PM0.12m | 11:28AM0.00m | 00:26AM0.07m | 12:27PM-0.03m | 1:11AM0.02m | 1:21PM-0.05m | 1:54AM-0.01m | 2:12PM-0.04m | 2:34AM-0.01m | 3:00PM-0.01m | 3:12AM0.01m | 3:46PM0.05m | 3:50AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 34 | 47 | 31 | 25 | 33 | 32 | 39 | 39 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 9 | 46 | 54 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 11 | — | NNE 4 | SE 10 | S 5 | E 4 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 17 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 4 | — | 2 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 10 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | NE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | — | E 8 | — | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 23 | 20 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 6 | — | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | NE 9 | — | — | — | S 3 | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 64 | 120 | 72 | 42 | 86 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 2 | — | 4 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 437 | 370 | 335 | 187 | 393 | 100 | 115 | 393 | 393 | 205 | 377 | 191 | 43 | 665 | 777 | 1047 | 1043 | 205 | 115 | 125 | 122 |
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