Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening for Rodanthe Pier over the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’ll be honest with you, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap right from the start. There’s nothing worth your time from Thursday, September 3rd, all the way through to Thursday, September 17th. That’s a solid two-week run of tiny, blown-out, or just plain messy conditions. The water right now is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 82°, but that’s about the only thing to smile about. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-off or cross-on, and the swell stays under 2 ft for days on end. The combined energy is weak, sometimes just 9, so it’s not even worth paddling out for a float.
Then, finally, we get a little flicker of hope on the morning of Friday, September 18th. The wind goes glassy, which is a massive positive, and we’ll see a small, short-period swell push in from the NE at 4 ft, with a period of just 6 seconds. The combined energy hits a moderate 140, but the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak. The conditions are described as "surfable but very ordinary," so it’s not going to be a classic, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. The wind is light and glassy, so it’ll be the cleanest it’s been in weeks. The afternoon goes cross-on, though, so the morning is the only real chance.
Honestly, there’s no standout period here. The 18th is the only day with any real pulse, but it’s small, short-period, and only good for a quick session. The rest of the forecast? A whole lot of waiting. For a spot that’s usually consistent, this is a real dry spell. Hard to stay optimistic, but you know how it goes – it never stays flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ESE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 26 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 83 | 90 | 203 | 81 | 64 | 50 | 32 | 20 | 8 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:32PM0.25m | 3:14AM0.27m | 4:26PM0.25m | 4:14AM0.26m | 5:30PM0.25m | 5:27AM0.25m | 6:46PM0.25m | 6:54AM0.25m | 8:01PM0.26m | 8:12AM0.25m | 9:08PM0.27m | 9:15AM0.25m | 10:07PM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.16m | 9:53AM0.13m | 9:50PM0.16m | 10:48AM0.14m | 10:44PM0.16m | 12:06PM0.15m | 11:45PM0.17m | 2:16PM0.15m | 3:14AM0.18m | 3:27PM0.14m | 4:29AM0.17m | 4:24PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 26 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 180 | 81 | 64 | 50 | 32 | 20 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | S 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 5 | E 7 | S 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | E 9 | S 5 | E 12 | S 5 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 14 | — | 7 | 9 | 2 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | WSW 4 | NW 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 3 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | E 9 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | S 3 | — | S 3 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 83 | 90 | 203 | 42 | 15 | 1 | — | 5 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 316 | 141 | 638 | 1297 | 223 | 229 | 2164 | 3 | 1014 | 554 | 388 | 375 | 350 | 260 | 152 | 2068 | 64 | 141 | 2626 |
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