
Surf Forecasts:
Hatteras Light House surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, E swell with 856 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 29th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hatteras Light House over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, strong winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | ENE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
343 | 239 | 245 | 476 | 377 | 377 | 294 | 349 | 420 | 398 | 256 | 634 | 396 | 295 | 210 | 203 | 233 | 458 | 477 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:39AM1.05m | 5:57PM1.02m | 6:21AM1.15m | 6:39PM1.03m | 7:03AM1.24m | 7:22PM1.02m | 7:47AM1.31m | 8:06PM1.01m | 8:33AM1.35m | 8:52PM0.98m | 9:21AM1.36m | 9:40PM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:26PM0.16m | 11:52AM0.14m | 00:03AM0.09m | 12:39PM0.07m | 00:41AM0.03m | 1:26PM0.02m | 1:20AM-0.01m | 2:13PM-0.00m | 2:02AM-0.04m | 3:02PM-0.01m | 2:47AM-0.05m | 3:53PM0.02m | 3:35AM-0.03m | ||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
6:17 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 10 | ENE 10 | — | — | NE 13 | — | — | — | ENE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 10 | — | — | — |
3 | 239 | 245 | — | — | 140 | — | — | — | 326 | 256 | 634 | 396 | 295 | 210 | 18 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 81 | 105 | 72 | 38 | 21 | 19 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | NNE 4 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 4 | NE 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
343 | 7 | — | 476 | 377 | 377 | 294 | 349 | 420 | 398 | 24 | 127 | — | — | 4 | 203 | 233 | 458 | 477 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 122 | 115 | 597 | 511 | 415 | 415 | 370 | 397 | 397 | 210 | 210 | 176 | 95 | 115 | 284 | 115 | 325 | 887 | 415 |
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Information about the Hatteras Light House Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hatteras Light House provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hatteras Light House can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hatteras Light House 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 (Hatteras Light House) 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 Hatteras Light House 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.
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