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Nags Head Pier surf break

Nags Head Pier surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 EST
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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
8.4° C
 (Which is 7.5°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nags Head Pier in the next 12 days are 1.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 7th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 7th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 11th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nags Head Pier over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 1°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SE
0.2
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.6
SE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.5
S
0.1
E
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
1
N
0.5
NNE
0.2
E
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)813121212114454551077666999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5516281411101025333285129244166621771515
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
15
W
15
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
ESE
25
SSE
25
S
20
SSW
25
S
30
S
40
SSW
20
WSW
15
NW
40
NW
30
NNW
20
N
0
S
5
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:25AM
1.19
10:56PM
1.07
11:12AM
1.10
11:46PM
1.07
11:57AM
1.02
12:35AM
1.07
12:42PM
0.94
1:23AM
1.07
1:28PM
0.88
2:11AM
1.07
2:15PM
0.84
2:59AM
1.07
3:05PM
0.82
3:48AM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:47PM
0.12
5:01AM
0.19
5:29PM
0.15
5:55AM
0.24
6:11PM
0.18
6:48AM
0.29
6:52PM
0.21
7:41AM
0.33
7:34PM
0.24
8:34AM
0.35
8:18PM
0.25
9:27AM
0.35
9:04PM
0.25
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:11--
Sunset-5:02--5:04--5:05--5:06--5:07--5:07--5:08-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-------------2-------
Temp. °C1619151010161920192020201810735581015
Feels °C (?)1215126612161717181616152-3-5114613
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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 12 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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