
Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 4s period, S swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. 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 1.4m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about Rodanthe Pier. I’ve gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, flat spell with hardly anything to get excited about. The first real surf is a long way off, but let’s walk through it.
The whole forecast period is dominated by tiny, weak swell. From Wednesday, July 15th right through to the end of the month, the wave heights are mostly hovering around 0.7 ft to 2 ft. The combined energy is low, with readings mostly in the single digits or low double digits (9 to 88), telling you there’s just no muscle in the water. The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least the water’s warm if you want a swim.
There’s a big gap of nothing. We’re talking days and days of poor surf conditions. The morning of Wednesday, July 15th gives us a tiny 1.0 ft swell from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds, and glassy conditions with a NNW wind at 3 mph. It’s super clean, but you’re looking at ankle-slappers. The afternoon picks up a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is still 1.0 ft. The rest of the week is a write-off – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday all show 0.7 ft to 1.0 ft with cross-offshore winds that are clean, but there’s no wave to surf.
Come Sunday, July 19th, the swell bumps up a bit. The afternoon shows 5 ft from the south, but the period is a shocker at 4 seconds – that’s just wind chop. Plus, the wind is a strong 34 mph from the SSW, making it a near gale. It’s a mess. The combined energy is only 79, so it’s weak and disorganised. This is more of a kite-surfing situation than a paddle session.
The second week doesn’t offer any relief. From Monday, July 21st to Wednesday, July 30th, it’s a relentless run of tiny swell (0.3 ft to 2 ft) with cross-onshore winds from the NE and moderate chop. There’s one brief moment on the afternoon of Sunday, July 26th, where we get glassy conditions with a WNW wind at 3 mph and a 2 ft swell from the SE, but it’s a short-period swell (6 seconds) and the energy is still low at 51. It’s not worth a drive.
Honestly, there’s not a single standout session in this entire 16-day window. The forecast is poor across the board. For a spot like Rodanthe Pier, which is a consistent beach-and-jetty break, this is a real bummer. But when it’s flat, it’s flat. Keep an eye on the charts – things can change. For now, it’s a cleaning, waxing, and waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 13 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | S 4 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 15 | 22 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 41 | 78 | 71 | 42 | 32 | 40 | 3 | 58 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:38AM0.19m | 00:01AM0.24m | 12:34PM0.19m | 00:52AM0.24m | 1:30PM0.18m | 1:41AM0.24m | 2:31PM0.18m | 2:25AM0.24m | 3:37PM0.19m | 3:05AM0.23m | 4:42PM0.19m | 3:43AM0.23m | 5:42PM0.20m | 4:25AM0.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:39PM0.09m | 7:44AM0.09m | 7:24PM0.09m | 8:34AM0.09m | 8:06PM0.09m | 9:23AM0.09m | 8:49PM0.10m | 10:09AM0.09m | 9:32PM0.11m | 10:54AM0.09m | 10:21PM0.12m | 11:38AM0.08m | 11:21PM0.13m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 20 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | — | SE 8 |
11 | 10 | 22 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 41 | 1 | 71 | 42 | 32 | 40 | 3 | — | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 16 | E 6 | E 15 | E 15 | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — |
15 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | ESE 5 | — | E 15 | E 6 | E 14 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 2 | S 2 | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | S 4 | SW 4 | WSW 2 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 |
— | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 5 | 78 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 48 | 58 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 420 | 638 | 666 | 1019 | 1297 | 1297 | 1305 | 1054 | 1933 | 305 | 260 | 64 | 140 | 0 | 36 | 716 | 716 | 64 | 155 | 140 |
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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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