Nags Head Pier surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 209 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with NE 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 (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nags Head Pier over the next 16 days.
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