
Surf Forecasts:
Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with E 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 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jennette's Pier in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you on this one. Looking at the next 16 days for the Outer Banks, and honestly, it’s a tough watch. We’re staring down a long, flat spell where the ocean just doesn't want to cooperate for paddle surfing. The first real chance of anything remotely rideable doesn't show up until Tuesday the 21st of July, and even then, it’s barely a whisper.
From now until then, the forecast is a graveyard of tiny waves, poor conditions, and onshore winds. There’s a bit of a bump on Sunday the 12th with swell hitting 6 ft (235 weak energy), but it’s coming from a short-period windswell with a messy cross-onshore wind and storm risk. That’s a beach setup that’s going to be chopped up and ugly – honestly, that’s more of a kite-surfing breeze than anything for a surfboard. The rest of that first week and a half is just flat, clean, and empty. It’s the kind of run that’s a bit normal for this area when the summer patterns stall out.
The only glimmer on the horizon is at Jennette’s Pier. On Tuesday morning, the 21st of July, we finally see a little pulse. The wind swings offshore from the west, and we get a 2 ft wave from the southeast with a light 7-second period. The combined energy is a paltry 53 (weak), and the guidance calls it “surfable but very ordinary.” For a pier break, that’s about as marginal as it gets. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The pick of the whole period, if you can call it that, is actually Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. A 3 ft swell from the southeast with a 7-second period and a combined energy of 140 (still weak to moderate). The wind is a light offshore from the north-northwest. It’s small, it’s inconsistent, but it’s the cleanest and most energetic wave we’re going to see. For a beach/jetty setup, the light offshore wind is the only thing saving it. Don’t expect any power, and don’t expect any crowds to be absent – it’s a consistent spot, so the few people still checking the charts will be there.
So, in short: the next 10 days are a write-off. The best is a very small, clean window on the 22nd, but it’s a long way out and the forecast confidence is low. Don’t plan your week around it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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19 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 49 | 211 | 268 | 225 | 191 | 89 | 60 | 66 | 48 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:43AM0.87m | 4:21PM1.20m | 4:49AM0.89m | 5:24PM1.25m | 5:52AM0.93m | 6:25PM1.29m | 6:52AM0.98m | 7:22PM1.31m | 7:49AM1.03m | 8:16PM1.30m | 8:43AM1.08m | 9:07PM1.27m | 9:35AM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02PM0.12m | 9:47AM0.03m | 11:07PM0.07m | 10:51AM-0.01m | 00:08AM0.01m | 11:54AM-0.05m | 1:05AM-0.05m | 12:55PM-0.09m | 1:58AM-0.09m | 1:54PM-0.12m | 2:48AM-0.12m | 2:50PM-0.12m | 3:36AM-0.13m | 3:45PM-0.10m | |||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | |
8:21 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 3 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 5 | ESE 8 |
19 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 60 | 66 | 48 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | S 6 | — | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 6 |
15 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 24 | — | 1 | — | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NNW 3 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 5 | E 16 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | E 15 |
14 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 1 | — | 21 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | W 3 | — | SW 2 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | S 3 | — | SE 5 |
23 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 49 | 211 | 268 | 225 | 191 | 89 | 10 | 20 | 7 | — | 8 | 5 | — | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 38 | 258 | 38 | 221 | 65 | 187 | 80 | 171 | 237 | 311 | 319 | 319 | 221 | 116 | 22 | 5 | 434 | 349 | 258 | 258 |
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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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