Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, E swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rodanthe Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rodanthe Pier in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me look at this. Honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell here at Rodanthe Pier (United States). We're currently running on tiny, weak energy readings. For the next several days, we're looking at nothing but 1 to 2 feet of swell with short-period pulses. Combine that with cross-onshore and cross-off winds early on, and you're not going to find much to get excited about. The water temp is sitting around 82°, which feels about normal for this time of year.
The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Sunday, September 7th. Even then, it's a messy setup. A 3 to 4 foot swell from the ENE (around 11 seconds period) pushes in, but those strong cross-onshore winds at 25 to 28 mph chop it up into a mess. The combined energy climbs to (315), so there's some push, but the quality just isn't there for a good paddle.
Things get a little cleaner on Tuesday, September 8th (afternoon). The swell holds at 4 feet from the ENE with an 11-second period, and with the wind dropping to glassy conditions from the E at just 3 mph, it gives us a marginal window. The energy really ramps up to (581), showing there's some proper power, but it's a very short-lived call.
Then on Wednesday, September 9th (morning), you get another fleeting moment. A 4-foot, 11-second E swell lines up with a clean cross-off breeze from the NW at 12 mph. The energy is still substantial at (412). This is about the best we'll see, but with a score of only 1 out of 10, it's still only marginal due to tide or conditions—definitely not a standout. After that, the swell fades back down into the 3-foot range with less favourable winds and energy dropping into the low 200s to 100s.
There's nothing that really qualifies as a standout in this 16-day window. It's a quiet period for Rodanthe Pier, so if you're itching to get wet, the cleanest windows are the mornings of September 8th and 9th, but keep expectations low.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 |
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 kJ | 24 | 26 | 40 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:52PM0.27m | 10:48AM0.23m | 11:28PM0.27m | 11:23AM0.23m | 11:55PM0.27m | 12:00PM0.23m | 00:15AM0.27m | 12:38PM0.24m | 00:38AM0.28m | 1:18PM0.25m | 1:06AM0.28m | 2:00PM0.25m | 1:42AM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM0.12m | 6:12AM0.15m | 5:50PM0.12m | 6:53AM0.15m | 6:25PM0.12m | 7:29AM0.15m | 6:52PM0.13m | 7:59AM0.14m | 7:02PM0.14m | 8:23AM0.14m | 7:07PM0.15m | 8:33AM0.13m | 7:36PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | — | 9 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 24 | 26 | 40 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 23 | 5 | 22 | 13 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 7 | SE 4 | E 12 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | E 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 15 | ESE 8 | E 13 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 8 | E 12 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 13 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 15 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 10 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | S 3 | — | SSE 2 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 6 | 9 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 638 | 1757 | 537 | 63 | 1045 | 95 | 64 | 64 | 44 | 3 | 44 | 3 | 44 | 3 | 3 | 638 | 780 | 1048 | 1048 | 1052 |
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The above surf forecast table for Rodanthe Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rodanthe Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rodanthe 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 (Rodanthe 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).
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