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Holden Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 26 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
11.6° C
 (Which is 9.1°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 (Jan 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 01) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 26th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 26th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 1st Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Mon morning, min -8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Sat night. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Thu afternoon, min -7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
0.8
SSW
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.9
WSW
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.4
SW
0.1
SE
0.2
ESE
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.9
E
1.1
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)77999510101059111716161681010911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8673302322351516159311655593240982911
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNW
20
SW
15
W
15
NE
10
S
15
W
20
N
15
NNW
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
NNE
25
NE
20
NNE
30
NNW
35
NW
35
NW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
on		crosscross-
off		oncrossoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:51PM
1.26
1:46AM
1.51
1:54PM
1.22
2:50AM
1.56
2:59PM
1.22
3:53AM
1.62
4:03PM
1.25
4:53AM
1.68
5:03PM
1.30
5:49AM
1.72
6:00PM
1.36
6:40AM
1.74
6:53PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:04PM
0.20
8:13AM
0.41
8:09PM
0.18
9:24AM
0.37
9:15PM
0.14
10:28AM
0.31
10:18PM
0.08
11:25AM
0.25
11:16PM
0.03
12:16PM
0.20
12:11AM
0.00
1:03PM
0.16
1:02AM
0.01
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Sunrise7:13--7:13--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:09--
Sunset-5:37--5:37--5:38--5:39--5:40--5:42--5:43-
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light snow
heavy snow
light snow
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
2--------------------
Temp. °C84-2-15544634134-10-3-6-4-2-3
Feels °C (?)3-4-9-7-1-2102-3-2-4-3-2-9-8-10-15-14-12-12
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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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