Rodanthe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° N 75.46° W

Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
26.8° C
0.4° 

Rodanthe Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rodanthe Pier in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve had a good look at the charts for the next 16 days, and honestly, it’s a tough one for the Outer Banks. The whole forecast period is a bit of a flat spell with hardly any energy to speak of. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for anything epic.

Right now, starting Thursday the 23rd, it’s a write-off. Tiny waves around 1ft to 1ft from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined swell energy is a measly 17 to 18 (weak). To make matters worse, there’s a risk of thunderstorms and a moderate cross-offshore breeze making it messy. That continues through the week.

Friday the 24th afternoon sees a tiny bump, with the swell just touching 3ft from the SE and the wind going glassy calm. The combined energy hits 102 (moderate), but the call is still “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not enough to get excited about. Saturday the 25th is a definite no-go with a fresh cross-shore wind and only 3ft of weak, short-period swell from the NNE.

The entire first week, right through to the 31st, is a mix of cross-shore winds, light onshores, and tiny swell. The combined energy rarely gets above 60 (weak). It’s the kind of period where you’d be better off checking the wind for a kite session than paddling out.

There’s a bit of a breather on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning looks glassy calm with 2ft from the SE and a combined energy of 74 (weak). Again, it’s surfable but very ordinary. By Monday afternoon, the wind picks up.

The biggest bump in the whole window shows up on Wednesday the 5th of August. The afternoon brings 4ft from the NE, with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy hits 103 (moderate). The wind is cross-offshore from the SSW, which is clean. It’s still not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve got. For a beginner spot, this is about the limit of what’s manageable. The crowd at Rodanthe Pier can be a factor sometimes, so expect a few others with the same idea.

Honestly, there’s no true standout here. The water temp is about 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The long-range stuff from the 5th to the 7th of August is clean but tiny, with the swell dropping back to 2ft.

It’s a flat run, folks. The good news is that this area is fairly consistent, so it rarely stays this poor for long. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 125mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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27
77
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33
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64
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
10
NW
15
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20
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WSW
5
SW
30
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
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10
SW
10
NW
15
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30
SW
55
SSW
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WSW
25
NNW
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NNE
15
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High Tide
7:25PM0.22m
6:28AM0.19m
8:11PM0.23m
7:46AM0.19m
8:55PM0.23m
8:52AM0.19m
9:40PM0.23m
9:47AM0.19m
10:24PM0.24m
10:32AM0.19m
11:07PM0.24m
11:08AM0.19m
11:46PM0.24m
Low Tide
1:13PM0.09m
1:56AM0.14m
2:07PM0.09m
3:07AM0.14m
3:05PM0.10m
4:08AM0.13m
3:59PM0.10m
5:02AM0.12m
4:50PM0.10m
5:51AM0.12m
5:35PM0.10m
6:36AM0.12m
6:15PM0.09m
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Temp °C
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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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