Long Beach surf break

Long Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 29 Oct 2025 EDT
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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
20.6° C
(Which is 3.6°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 (Oct 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 3rd Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 3rd Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
E
1.5
E
0.9
E
0.6
E
1.1
SW
0.6
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
1.1
ESE
1.6
ESE
2.2
SE
2.4
SE
2.1
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
ESE
0.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)111110105161211109988468910986
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)67351516171582063711799853392435441976179657772491843
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
SSW
25
W
25
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
SE
10
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
30
E
35
E
30
SE
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WNW
25
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:38PM
1.55
1:56AM
1.34
2:38PM
1.56
3:01AM
1.43
3:37PM
1.59
4:04AM
1.55
4:33PM
1.62
5:02AM
1.69
5:28PM
1.66
5:56AM
1.83
6:20PM
1.68
6:50AM
1.94
7:12PM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:56PM
0.43
7:58AM
0.38
8:54PM
0.36
9:06AM
0.34
9:50PM
0.26
10:11AM
0.26
10:42PM
0.15
11:10AM
0.17
11:33PM
0.04
12:06PM
0.09
12:21AM
-0.05
12:59PM
0.02
1:10AM
-0.12
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Sunrise7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--
Sunset-6:22--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:17--6:16-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---1------------79---
Temp. °C141720131615131817141717181820212323171814
Feels °C (?)111519810108131310151415151516222313148
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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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