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Holden Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 EST
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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
12.3° C
 (Which is 8.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holden Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Holden Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 15th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Icy conditions (max 21°C on Fri night, min -1°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 1°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
E
0.4
SE
0.4
SSE
0.7
S
1
S
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
0.8
SW
0.4
SW
0.1
SE
Period(s) (?)1144455666888884556669
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)237154484722533333314491061085393
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
S
10
SW
20
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
W
25
NW
20
N
10
NE
5
SSW
5
WNW
5
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
30
WNW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:46AM
1.33
12:30AM
1.32
12:34PM
1.23
1:25AM
1.31
1:25PM
1.15
2:19AM
1.32
2:17PM
1.10
3:12AM
1.34
3:10PM
1.08
4:02AM
1.38
4:01PM
1.08
4:49AM
1.42
4:49PM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:09PM
0.30
6:43AM
0.47
6:59PM
0.33
7:49AM
0.52
7:51PM
0.35
8:54AM
0.53
8:43PM
0.36
9:51AM
0.51
9:33PM
0.34
10:42AM
0.47
10:20PM
0.31
11:26AM
0.43
11:05PM
0.27
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:16--
Sunset-5:21--5:21--5:22--5:22--5:23--5:24--5:25-
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part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--1---------------1--
Temp. °C20202121202018134456810121314131110-1
Feels °C (?)192121201818156-411235779963-10
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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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