
Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with 38 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rodanthe Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rodanthe Pier in the next 16 days are 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good hard look at what's on the table for Rodanthe Pier over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough one.
Right now, we're staring down a long, flat spell. There's nothing worth paddling out for from Monday the 6th of July all the way through to Monday the 20th of July. That’s two solid weeks of nearly no surf. For a spot that's usually pretty consistent, a run like this is unusual and you can feel the frustration in the air. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, it’s looking bleak.
The only glimmer of light comes right at the tail end of the outlook, on Tuesday the 21st of July. We finally see a pulse of swell rolling in, with the swell height bumping up to a knee-high 3 ft to 3 ft from the ESE. The period is a short, crumbly 6 seconds, so it’s not going to be any kind of groundswell, just windswell. The kicker is the wind turns offshore from the W on Tuesday morning, or even goes glassy with an offshore breeze from the ENE on Tuesday afternoon. That offshore and glassy wind is a major positive because it’ll clean up the weak waves as best as they can be cleaned up. With swell energy readings in the weak range, it’s still very small. For a beginner spot, these tiny, clean waves on the 21st might actually be the best option, but it's slim pickings.
Water temp is sitting around 81°F, which is just about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Given the almost non-existent surf for 16 days, the standout, and really the only window, is Tuesday the 21st of July morning at Rodanthe Pier. We’re looking at a clean 3 ft swell from the ESE with light offshore wind. It’s not a world-beater, but after two weeks of nothing, a clean knee-high wave is going to feel like a gift. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, but on a day like this, you'll probably have it mostly to yourself.
Don't hold your breath for the rest of the period. It’s a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
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18 | 18 | 19 | 38 | 18 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:59PM0.19m | 3:22AM0.22m | 5:09PM0.19m | 4:03AM0.22m | 6:13PM0.20m | 4:53AM0.22m | 7:07PM0.21m | 5:52AM0.21m | 7:56PM0.21m | 7:01AM0.20m | 8:43PM0.22m | 8:16AM0.20m | 9:29PM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:49AM0.09m | 9:13PM0.12m | 10:11AM0.07m | 9:55PM0.12m | 10:49AM0.06m | 10:42PM0.13m | 11:32AM0.06m | 11:35PM0.14m | 12:21PM0.07m | 00:34AM0.13m | 1:17PM0.08m | 1:49AM0.13m | 3:36PM0.09m | 4:54AM0.12m | |||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | 6 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 39 | — | 1 | 12 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
18 | 18 | 19 | 38 | 18 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | SE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 |
2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 3 | 29 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | S 2 | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | SSW 4 |
1 | 2 | 8 | — | 4 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2171 | 1002 | 295 | 260 | 578 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 64 | 283 | 260 | 3 | 295 | 295 | 3 | 730 | 3 | 40 | 808 | 304 |
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Information about the Rodanthe Pier Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rodanthe 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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