Nags Head Pier surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SE swell with 447 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nags Head Pier in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nags Head Pier over the next 16 days.
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