Nags Head Pier Surf Forecast
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Nags Head Pier Surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA
1 h 8 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nags Head Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Nags Head Pier over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nags Head Pier in the next 7 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 06) at 4AM.
Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 5th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 5th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 5th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nags Head Pier over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thu 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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SE | SE | N | N | NNE | NNE | N | NNE | NNE | N | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE |
8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
28 | 28 | 34 | 148 | 105 | 41 | 52 | 25 | 6 | 16 | 25 | 40 | 51 | 72 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 35 |
NW | NNE | NNW | NNW | NNE | WNW | NNW | ESE | S | N | NNE | N | NNW | NNE | SSW | SW | S | SW | SSW | S | SSW | SW | SSW |
cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
11:26AM 1.07 | 11:58PM 1.28 | 12:23PM 1.00 | 12:58AM 1.24 | 1:24PM 0.95 | 2:01AM 1.20 | 2:29PM 0.92 | 3:07AM 1.18 | 3:35PM 0.92 | 4:10AM 1.16 | 4:36PM 0.94 | 5:07AM 1.16 | 5:30PM 0.99 | 5:57AM 1.16 | |||||||||
5:29PM 0.07 | 6:25AM 0.12 | 6:24PM 0.12 | 7:29AM 0.18 | 7:24PM 0.16 | 8:35AM 0.21 | 8:29PM 0.19 | 9:40AM 0.23 | 9:35PM 0.20 | 10:39AM 0.22 | 10:37PM 0.19 | 11:31AM 0.20 | 11:33PM 0.16 | 12:17PM 0.18 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Kill Devil Hills which is 7 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Nags Head Pier.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thu 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
5 | 5 | 6 | -3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - |
- | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 0°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Cool air temperatures (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 2°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. |
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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 7 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.
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