K.O.A surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 10 Feb 2026 EST
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K.O.A surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's K.O.A sea temperature is
3.3° C
(Which is 13.3°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for K.O.A this week:

The surf forecast for K.O.A over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at K.O.A in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 16th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 16th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 17th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for K.O.A over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 1°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 1°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.8
NNE
1.6
NE
1.8
N
1.1
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
1
NE
1
NNE
2.1
SE
1.8
ESE
3
NNE
3.5
NE
Period(s) (?)12121211116877666887577889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)461361196976645291330105170104403120848934034349221984
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
SW
35
SW
30
W
25
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNE
30
N
15
NNE
15
SSW
20
W
15
SW
10
NW
30
ENE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:15PM
0.06
5:47AM
0.09
6:40PM
0.06
6:38AM
0.10
7:40PM
0.07
7:28AM
0.10
8:28PM
0.08
8:16AM
0.10
9:08PM
0.09
9:01AM
0.10
9:42PM
0.09
9:41AM
0.10
10:12PM
0.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:50AM
0.00
12:04AM
-0.00
12:57PM
-0.01
1:12AM
0.00
1:57PM
-0.02
2:13AM
-0.00
2:50PM
-0.02
3:06AM
-0.01
3:40PM
-0.02
3:53AM
-0.02
4:25PM
-0.02
4:36AM
-0.02
5:06PM
-0.02
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:47--
Sunset-5:37--5:38--5:39--5:40--5:42--5:43--5:44-
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---7------------4151--
Temp. °C914141366344139101313101011111110
Feels °C (?)5109821-300-7-1451010435444
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Information about the K.O.A Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for K.O.A provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at K.O.A can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our K.O.A 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 (K.O.A) 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 K.O.A 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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