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Holden Beach surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 20 Apr 2024 EDT
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Holden Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Holden Beach sea temperature is 19.5°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 21.6 °C max: 24.0 °C min: 19.9 °C)
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Holden Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Holden Beach sea temperature is 19.5°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 21.6 °C max: 24.0 °C min: 19.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holden Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Holden Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Holden Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 22nd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holden Beach over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
SSW
0.8
E
0.8
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.1
SE
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.2
E
0.5
E
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.9
SE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SSW
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.5
SSW
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)1111105678878889991177748745644664994666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)232322745671421571039390786144295595941010132753432813111188887710
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
SE
10
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
NNE
15
ENE
10
SSE
5
E
10
E
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
W
5
SSE
5
SW
0
ESE
10
WSW
0
E
5
SE
10
S
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
crossglassonglassglasscrossglassglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:09PM
1.34
6:23AM
1.31
6:50PM
1.41
7:02AM
1.30
7:29PM
1.47
7:40AM
1.29
8:07PM
1.52
8:18AM
1.27
8:46PM
1.54
8:57AM
1.24
9:26PM
1.55
9:37AM
1.22
10:09PM
1.54
10:19AM
1.19
10:54PM
1.53
11:06AM
1.16
11:43PM
1.51
11:59AM
1.15
12:36AM
1.49
12:58PM
1.17
1:34AM
1.49
2:01PM
1.21
2:34AM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:08PM
0.33
12:32AM
0.35
12:43PM
0.29
1:13AM
0.32
1:17PM
0.25
1:53AM
0.29
1:50PM
0.23
2:32AM
0.28
2:24PM
0.21
3:11AM
0.29
2:58PM
0.21
3:50AM
0.31
3:34PM
0.22
4:31AM
0.33
4:13PM
0.24
5:16AM
0.36
4:57PM
0.26
6:06AM
0.38
5:49PM
0.29
7:03AM
0.39
6:50PM
0.32
8:04AM
0.37
8:00PM
0.33
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:35--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--
Sunset-7:47--7:49--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:55-
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Rain (mm)
1-41110--1-------------22142-----1--6
Temp. °C23262416139131513151816182122131616181920202220212220222322222422232521
Feels °C (?)24262613948111110141314172191415161721212421232422242423222321232420

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Holden Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Holden Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Holden Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Holden Beach 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 (Holden Beach) 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 Holden Beach 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 Holden Beach, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Wilmington which is 48 km (30 miles) away. Other places in and around North Carolina where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Myrtle Beach which is 70 km (43 miles) away and Socastee, 80 km (50 miles) away.

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