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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 Thursday 20 Nov 2025 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
14.4° C
 (Which is 4.7°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 Thursday (Nov 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 20th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 20th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 23rd Nov)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NNE
1
NE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.6
N
1.6
NNE
1.3
NNE
1
NNE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
E
0.3
E
0.4
E
0.9
SSE
0.3
E
0.2
E
1.1
SE
Period(s) (?)6666666366666699959117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11874512615748148118774726147142433139136
Wind
(km/h)
25
N
15
NNE
5
W
15
SSW
10
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
NNE
35
NNE
35
N
20
N
5
WSW
15
N
15
NNE
15
E
20
ESE
20
S
20
S
15
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:14PM
0.89
7:35AM
1.23
7:53PM
0.88
8:15AM
1.21
8:34PM
0.86
8:55AM
1.18
9:17PM
0.85
9:37AM
1.15
10:03PM
0.85
10:20AM
1.12
10:54PM
0.87
11:08AM
1.10
11:49PM
0.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:28PM
0.20
1:01AM
0.19
2:08PM
0.21
1:40AM
0.20
2:49PM
0.22
2:20AM
0.22
3:30PM
0.24
3:02AM
0.25
4:13PM
0.25
3:48AM
0.28
4:57PM
0.24
4:41AM
0.30
5:43PM
0.22
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-4:52--4:51--4:51--4:50--4:50--4:50--4:49-
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
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thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131314151919211614111112121216192021212121
Feels °C (?)91114131917201383798813161820202019
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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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