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Long Beach Surf Forecast
/ Carolina North (37 breaks) / North Carolina (27 breaks) /
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Long Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 EDT
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 Sunday (Sep 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 21st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 23rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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 kJ (?) | 13 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 83 | 150 | 171 | 124 | 145 | 140 | 104 | 154 | 151 | 117 | 106 | 101 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:03PM 1.77 | 6:29AM 1.59 | 6:50PM 1.77 | 7:15AM 1.66 | 7:32PM 1.76 | 7:57AM 1.70 | 8:10PM 1.72 | 8:36AM 1.73 | 8:45PM 1.66 | 9:12AM 1.72 | 9:19PM 1.60 | 9:48AM 1.70 | 9:51PM 1.53 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:22AM 0.14 | 12:04AM 0.21 | 12:13PM 0.11 | 12:47AM 0.16 | 1:00PM 0.09 | 1:26AM 0.13 | 1:43PM 0.10 | 2:03AM 0.12 | 2:23PM 0.13 | 2:38AM 0.13 | 3:03PM 0.17 | 3:12AM 0.17 | 3:41PM 0.23 | 3:46AM 0.21 | |||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Carolina North
Continuing clean conditions at Long Beach (light winds from the N at Southport Airport 3 km from Long Beach). 0.5m 4s local chop from the SW with a 0.3m 8s swell from the ESE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 h 36 min ago
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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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