
Surf Forecasts:
Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 142 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jennette's Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jennette's Pier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 1.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down the next 16 days for the Outer Banks. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – it’s a long, flat, and frustrating stretch for anyone looking to paddle into something. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until the end of the period, and even then it’s a whisper.
We’re looking at Jennette's Pier, and for the first two weeks, it’s a total write-off. From July 27th right through to August 10th, every single day is showing poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, mostly 0.6ft to 2ft, with short, weak periods. The combined energy is almost always in the double digits (like 49, 50, 36), which is just plain weak. The wind is all over the place – cross, cross-on, and onshore – making a mess of what little bump there is. The water is a bit colder than average for this time of year, sitting at 78°.
There is one brief flicker on August 3rd. Monday morning sees a 3ft SE swell with an 8-second period, and the combined energy finally hits a three-digit number (116), so it’s at least moderate. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW. That’s the best of the bunch, but it’s still rated as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” and only gets a 1 out of 10. It’s a tiny, weak pulse.
After that, it’s right back to flat and choppy for another week. The gap from August 3rd to the end of the outlook is dead quiet. There’s a moment on August 11th with a 2ft swell from the north, but it’s a 4-second period, with lumpy cross-shore wind, and the energy is only 32. Not worth the paddle.
Given the consistent lack of size and the persistent poor wind, this is a period where the beach setup at Jennette’s Pier would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The waves are too small and weak for a proper surf session, and the wind is frequently strong.
So, honestly, don’t plan your week around this. It’s a blank run. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 42 | 13 | 6 | 26 | 38 | 40 | 25 | 74 | 29 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 33 | 59 | 1 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:54PM1.12m | 7:16AM0.93m | 7:33PM1.14m | 7:56AM0.98m | 8:10PM1.16m | 8:34AM1.01m | 8:46PM1.16m | 9:12AM1.05m | 9:22PM1.14m | 9:48AM1.09m | 9:59PM1.11m | 10:27AM1.12m | 10:39PM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:30PM0.15m | 1:28AM0.14m | 1:14PM0.14m | 2:06AM0.11m | 1:57PM0.12m | 2:40AM0.09m | 2:38PM0.12m | 3:14AM0.07m | 3:18PM0.12m | 3:47AM0.07m | 4:00PM0.13m | 4:20AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.14m | 4:56AM0.07m | |||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 8 | NNE 5 | SE 9 | NE 5 |
16 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 42 | 13 | 37 | 26 | 38 | 40 | 25 | 74 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 59 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | N 4 | E 9 | E 8 | N 4 | — | ESE 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | S 6 | NE 5 | — |
33 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | — | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | NNE 5 | — | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | SSE 2 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | NW 3 | SSE 7 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 3 | SSE 8 |
— | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 45 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 16 | 5 | 33 | 2 | 224 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 629 | 22 | 811 | 1200 | 1051 | 99 | 65 | 197 | 22 | 167 | 544 | 5 | 5 | 402 | 5 | 373 | 687 | 649 | 296 | 868 | 116 |
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Information about the Jennette's Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jennette's Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jennette's Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jennette's Pier 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 (Jennette's Pier) 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 Jennette's Pier 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.
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