Holden Beach Surf Forecast

/ Carolina North (37 breaks) / North Carolina (27 breaks) /

USA (1297 breaks) / Lat Long: (33.91° N 78.18° W)

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Holden Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 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 25.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Monday (Sep 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Holden Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (EDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Mon 15th Sep)	2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf	2AM (Tue 23rd Sep)	4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful	5AM (Mon 22nd Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.
		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Mon 22
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	2	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Period(s) (?)	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	9	8	9	8	8	8	8	6	7	8	8	9	9	8
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	86	27	27	17	16	17	15	25	18	16	23	30	29	17	0	311	383	405	430	717	484
Wind (km/h)	N	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NNW	NW	WSW	SSW	N	SE	NE	NE	E	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on	glass	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	3:12AM 1.19		3:59PM 1.49	4:16AM 1.22		4:58PM 1.49		5:15AM 1.27	5:49PM 1.49		6:07AM 1.33	6:35PM 1.49		6:53AM 1.39	7:17PM 1.47		7:36AM 1.44	7:55PM 1.44		8:16AM 1.48
Low Tide / height (m)	9:32PM 0.38	9:28AM 0.24		10:35PM 0.36	10:33AM 0.24		11:29PM 0.32	11:31AM 0.22		12:15AM 0.28	12:22PM 0.21		12:55AM 0.25	1:08PM 0.20		1:32AM 0.22	1:51PM 0.20		2:08AM 0.20		2:32PM 0.22

		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Mon 22
Sunrise	-	6:56	-	-	6:56	-	-	6:56	-	-	6:58	-	-	6:58	-	-	6:58	-	-	7:00	-
Sunset	-	-	7:17	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:14	-	-	7:12	-	-	7:10	-	-	7:09

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	23	19	22	18	19	24	23	23	27	25	26	27	24	25	26	23	25	26	23	24	26
Feels °C (?)	22	16	19	15	18	24	24	23	28	26	28	27	25	24	23	23	24	25	22	23	24

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Carolina North

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Holden Beach (light winds from the N at Southport Airport 10 km from Holden Beach). 0.8m 9s swell from the E to make surfable waves.
1 hour 56 minutes ago Holden Beach

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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.