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Long Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 16 Jan 2026 EST
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Long Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Long Beach sea temperature is
12.0° C
 (Which is 8.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Long Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 12 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 21st Jan)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 21st Jan)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 23rd Jan)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Icy conditions (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 0°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 13°C on Wed night, min 0°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.3
SE
0.7
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
Period(s) (?)995555945688999101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8835585831121447152324293849576077777979
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
20
SW
15
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
10
W
20
NW
30
W
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
W
10
W
25
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
E
0
SW
5
WNW
0
NNE
5
ESE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrossoffoffcross-
off		crossglassglassglassglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:46PM
1.21
6:26AM
1.55
6:29PM
1.24
7:06AM
1.58
7:09PM
1.28
7:43AM
1.59
7:47PM
1.32
8:19AM
1.58
8:25PM
1.36
8:54AM
1.55
9:06PM
1.40
9:31AM
1.51
9:50PM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:43AM
0.12
11:41PM
0.01
12:26PM
0.08
12:23AM
-0.03
1:06PM
0.05
1:04AM
-0.05
1:45PM
0.02
1:44AM
-0.06
2:23PM
-0.00
2:24AM
-0.06
3:00PM
-0.02
3:06AM
-0.03
3:39PM
-0.03
3:52AM
0.01
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:15--
Sunset-5:27--5:28--5:28--5:29--5:30--5:30--5:31-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------62-------------
Temp. °C38111414145445873428913161618
Feels °C (?)-3278910-1-3-1-123-3-3-35712151517
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Information about the Long Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Long Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long 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 (Long 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 Long 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 Long Beach, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Wilmington which is 44 km (27 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 78 km (48 miles) away and Socastee, 88 km (55 miles) away.

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