Ocean Isle Beach/pier Surf Forecast

/ Carolina North (37 breaks) / North Carolina (27 breaks) /

USA (1297 breaks) / Lat Long: (33.91° N 78.32° W)

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Ocean Isle Beach/pier surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 14 Sep 2025 EDT

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Ocean Isle Beach/pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Ocean Isle Beach/pier sea temperature is 25.8° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Isle Beach/pier this week:

The surf forecast for Ocean Isle Beach/pier over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Isle Beach/pier in the next 12 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (EDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5PM (Sun 14th Sep)	3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf	11PM (Sun 14th Sep)	5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful	5AM (Mon 15th Sep)	6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Isle Beach/pier over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.
	Sun 14		Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	1	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	E	E	E
Period(s) (?)	8	9	9	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	9	9	9	8	8	8	6	7	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	161	340	162	96	50	35	23	22	13	21	22	12	13	13	12	18	18	24	0	181	272
Wind (km/h)	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NNW	N	SE	SSE	NNE	SE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	NE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- on	glass	cross- off	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		2:12AM 1.14		2:52PM 1.48	3:19AM 1.14		4:01PM 1.46	4:30AM 1.17		5:10PM 1.48		5:35AM 1.26	6:07PM 1.50		6:28AM 1.35	6:53PM 1.51		7:10AM 1.43	7:30PM 1.50		7:45AM 1.48
Low Tide / height (m)		8:13PM -0.02	8:21AM -0.10		9:36PM -0.03	9:42AM -0.12		10:39PM -0.09	10:45AM -0.19		11:29PM -0.15	11:37AM -0.24		12:13AM -0.19	12:24PM -0.27		12:53AM -0.20	1:08PM -0.26		1:31AM -0.20	1:50PM -0.24

	Sun 14		Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20
Sunrise	-	-	6:56	-	-	6:56	-	-	6:56	-	-	6:58	-	-	6:58	-	-	6:58	-	-	7:00
Sunset	7:21	-	-	7:20	-	-	7:19	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:14	-	-	7:13	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	26	23	22	23	19	18	18	18	19	22	22	22	25	23	24	26	24	25	26	24	23
Feels °C (?)	24	21	19	20	17	17	16	18	19	22	23	22	27	24	26	27	25	24	23	23	20

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Carolina North

Wind Update The wind is still offshore at Ocean Isle Beach/pier (light winds from the NNE at BUOY-41024 17 km from Ocean Isle Beach/pier). 1.5m 7s swell from the ENE with a 0.5m 8s swell from the ESE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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17 km away, 1 h 25 min ago

14 km/h

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0.0

25.8

Air / Water (°C)

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Information about the Ocean Isle Beach/pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ocean Isle Beach/pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ocean Isle Beach/pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean Isle Beach/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 (Ocean Isle Beach/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 Ocean Isle Beach/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 Ocean Isle Beach/Pier, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Wilmington which is 56 km (35 miles) away. Other places in and around North Carolina where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Myrtle Beach which is 58 km (36 miles) away and Socastee, 68 km (42 miles) away.