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Ocean Isle Beach/pier Surf Forecast
/ Carolina North (37 breaks) / North Carolina (27 breaks) /
Ocean Isle Beach/pier surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 EDT
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 Saturday (May 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Isle Beach/pier in the next 12 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 05) at 11PM. 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 5th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Isle Beach/pier over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | 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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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 25 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 43 | 74 | 80 | 27 | 5 | 88 | 200 | 181 | 255 | 297 | 286 | 234 | 119 | 76 | 64 | 49 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 38 | 28 | 42 | 40 | 15 | 55 | 58 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:33PM 1.85 | 9:56AM 1.38 | 10:28PM 1.73 | 10:55AM 1.27 | 11:32PM 1.60 | 12:03PM 1.19 | 12:40AM 1.49 | 1:11PM 1.16 | 1:43AM 1.41 | 2:12PM 1.16 | 2:40AM 1.34 | 3:10PM 1.18 | 3:36AM 1.29 | 4:08PM 1.22 | 4:33AM 1.25 | 5:04PM 1.28 | 5:26AM 1.23 | 5:52PM 1.34 | 6:12AM 1.22 | 6:33PM 1.41 | 6:50AM 1.22 | 7:07PM 1.45 | 7:23AM 1.21 | 7:38PM 1.49 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:07AM -0.38 | 4:09PM -0.40 | 4:59AM -0.29 | 5:01PM -0.30 | 5:53AM -0.18 | 5:57PM -0.18 | 6:53AM -0.07 | 7:01PM -0.07 | 8:05AM -0.01 | 8:20PM -0.00 | 9:16AM -0.01 | 9:35PM -0.01 | 10:11AM -0.05 | 10:31PM -0.05 | 10:53AM -0.08 | 11:17PM -0.08 | 11:30AM -0.10 | 11:57PM -0.10 | 12:03PM -0.11 | 12:35AM -0.10 | 12:36PM -0.11 | 1:13AM -0.10 | 1:09PM -0.10 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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