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Nags Head Pier surf break

Nags Head Pier surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 14 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
9.6° C
 (Which is 5.9°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 Sunday (Jan 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nags Head Pier in the next 12 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 18th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 18th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 13°C on Wed morning, min -1°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mild with moderate rain (total 11mm) on Sun afternoon, Becoming colder with a light covering of snow, mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Icy conditions (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min -4°C on Sun night). Mainly gales.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.1
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.3
ESE
0.5
SE
2.3
NNE
1.2
NE
1.4
NNW
0.4
SE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)988899891410998787998810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)873140302513848615324351821782916142438
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
20
W
35
SW
40
WNW
35
WNW
45
WNW
25
WSW
30
SSW
30
SW
35
SW
20
SW
10
SW
15
NNE
60
N
40
NW
30
W
30
WSW
20
WSW
25
WNW
40
WNW
50
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		offcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:56PM
0.82
4:37AM
1.11
4:47PM
0.82
5:25AM
1.14
5:37PM
0.84
6:11AM
1.17
6:25PM
0.87
6:55AM
1.20
7:11PM
0.91
7:37AM
1.21
7:55PM
0.96
8:18AM
1.21
8:40PM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:20AM
0.34
9:52PM
0.25
11:10AM
0.32
10:42PM
0.23
11:57AM
0.29
11:30PM
0.21
12:42PM
0.26
12:18AM
0.19
1:24PM
0.22
1:05AM
0.17
2:04PM
0.19
1:51AM
0.16
2:42PM
0.16
2:38AM
0.15
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:09--
Sunset-5:09--5:10--5:12--5:13--5:14--5:15--5:15-
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light snow
snow showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------11-------
Temp. °C131310231369141514106-1-11200-1
Feels °C (?)673-9-7-11-5-31711116-7-13-10-8-4-8-11-12
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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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