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Nags Head Pier surf break

Nags Head Pier surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 20 Mar 2026 EDT
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Nags Head Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nags Head Pier sea temperature is
10.7° C
 (Which is 4.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nags Head Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Nags Head Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nags Head Pier in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 24th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nags Head Pier over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 2°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.6
ENE
0.5
ESE
0.5
E
1.3
N
1.9
NNE
2.1
NNE
1.8
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)999999888847788101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27418515299745236434136673454783502323323312691258654
Wind
(km/h)
0
SSW
25
S
20
SW
20
W
25
NE
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
20
W
45
NNE
30
NNE
40
N
30
NNE
20
N
20
WNW
5
NE
5
ESE
10
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcrosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:11AM
1.16
9:33PM
1.37
9:57AM
1.13
10:21PM
1.38
10:45AM
1.08
11:11PM
1.36
11:36AM
1.02
12:06AM
1.32
12:32PM
0.96
1:06AM
1.26
1:35PM
0.92
2:11AM
1.20
2:45PM
0.91
3:20AM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:12PM
0.01
3:56AM
-0.01
3:56PM
0.01
4:47AM
0.02
4:42PM
0.04
5:41AM
0.07
5:33PM
0.08
6:38AM
0.13
6:29PM
0.13
7:41AM
0.18
7:33PM
0.18
8:48AM
0.22
8:44PM
0.21
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:01--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-7:13--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:16--7:17--7:17-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----------1----------
Temp. °C914131414161920202077438101113151918
Feels °C (?)68710101418181817-3-2-7-526811141513
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Information about the Nags Head Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nags Head Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nags Head Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nags Head Pier 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 (Nags Head Pier) 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 Nags Head Pier 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 Nags Head Pier, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Elizabeth City which is 66 km (41 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Cape Hatteras which is 83 km (52 miles) away

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