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Holden Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 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
17.5° C
 (Which is 5.3°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 (Dec 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 1st Dec)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 1st Dec)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 26th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 1°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SE
0.8
SSE
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.1
SSW
0.9
SW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.6
ESE
0.5
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)946666677777778448999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)142592988352109127782221399135326
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
SSE
15
S
10
WSW
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncrossoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:25AM
1.44
10:45PM
1.14
11:10AM
1.41
11:38PM
1.16
11:59AM
1.39
12:35AM
1.21
12:52PM
1.37
1:33AM
1.30
1:47PM
1.35
2:32AM
1.41
2:45PM
1.35
3:29AM
1.54
3:42PM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:50PM
0.41
4:30AM
0.39
5:35PM
0.41
5:24AM
0.43
6:24PM
0.39
6:27AM
0.44
7:17PM
0.34
7:38AM
0.43
8:11PM
0.28
8:49AM
0.38
9:05PM
0.20
9:54AM
0.30
9:58PM
0.11
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-5:04--5:04--5:04--5:04--5:04--5:02--5:02-
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------52-15
Temp. °C212221222120121210786681619202115118
Feels °C (?)182221202017665-11114141618201585
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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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