Long Beach Surf Break
Lat Long: 33.90° N 78.09° W

Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Long Beach

Issued: 1 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Beach sea temperature is
24.2° C

1.7°C colder than average for this time of year

Long Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Long Beach surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 5th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 5th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 10th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, light winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Thu
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.9
SW
5
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSW
4
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
8
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
90
64
29
21
34
34
56
38
36
35
18
18
2
0
0
94
190
153
119
85
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
5
SW
5
W
20
S
15
SW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
WSW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
WSW
10
S
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
15
E
10
E
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
11:02PM1.53m
11:17AM1.25m
11:42PM1.49m
12:05PM1.28m
00:26AM1.45m
12:59PM1.33m
1:16AM1.41m
1:57PM1.40m
2:13AM1.38m
2:57PM1.50m
3:13AM1.36m
3:58PM1.60m
4:15AM1.35m
Low Tide
4:26PM0.19m
5:19AM0.19m
5:10PM0.22m
6:01AM0.19m
5:59PM0.25m
6:47AM0.17m
6:56PM0.28m
7:37AM0.14m
8:00PM0.28m
8:30AM0.09m
9:07PM0.26m
9:26AM0.04m
10:14PM0.20m
10:24AM-0.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:19
8:20
8:20
8:21
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
1
2
Temp °C
24
22
25
26
24
25
27
24
26
27
24
26
29
22
21
22
21
23
24
23
25
Feels °C
22
21
25
24
23
24
25
23
25
25
23
26
29
21
16
17
18
22
22
22
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
SSE
7
0.8
E
9
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
11
Energy kJ
96
90
64
29
21
34
34
56
38
36
27
17
17
2
5
108
153
119
85
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
3
11
18
13
14
8
10
10
3
3
1
1
2
2
10
9
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
10
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
2
0.5
SW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
1.3
ENE
6
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
8
Energy kJ
1
5
2
5
13
11
18
35
18
18
109
106
89
94
190
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
117
12
12
1460
590
12
590
506
76
510
373
76
1118
626
403
605
161
76
596
23
12
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
9
8
9
6
8
7
8
7
6
8
9
8
5
5
5
8
4
5
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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 16 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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