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Nags Head Pier surf break

Nags Head Pier surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 11 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
7.5° C
 (Which is 7.6°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 Friday (Mar 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nags Head Pier in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 13th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 13th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 15th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 2°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Sun night, strong winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ESE
0.6
SE
2.3
N
1.5
N
1
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.3
SE
0.8
E
1.4
ESE
1.7
ESE
2.4
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.4
SSE
1.9
SE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)87777611107457999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24324652259626998181132709245530580207161147113108
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
30
SSW
50
NNW
25
NNW
25
SSE
30
SSW
30
SW
15
N
20
ENE
25
E
35
ESE
50
SE
30
S
45
S
50
S
35
NW
30
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
N
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossonononcross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:25AM
1.02
2:47PM
0.79
3:25AM
1.02
3:51PM
0.81
4:24AM
1.04
4:51PM
0.87
5:19AM
1.07
5:45PM
0.94
6:09AM
1.11
6:33PM
1.04
6:56AM
1.15
7:19PM
1.14
7:41AM
1.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:01AM
0.37
8:43PM
0.33
10:01AM
0.36
9:48PM
0.32
10:56AM
0.32
10:50PM
0.28
11:45AM
0.26
11:47PM
0.22
12:28PM
0.19
12:40AM
0.15
1:09PM
0.13
1:30AM
0.08
1:50PM
0.07
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
Sunrise-7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:11--7:09-
Sunset--7:06--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:10--7:12
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rain showers
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light rain
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212175513141191316162018191937744
Feels °C (?)1818-2-2-267647101216151212-50-1-3-2
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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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