Nags Head Pier surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nags Head Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Nags Head Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nags Head Pier in the next 16 days are 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nags Head Pier over the next 16 days.
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