Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 48 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 0.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty darn flat for the Outer Banks. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing but tiny, weak waves, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It’s one of those times where you might be better off tuning up the board or checking the tide charts for a different hobby.
The first real window of any potential is a long way off, and even that’s a long-shot. We’re looking at a gap of over a week with no surf on offer. The ocean is just going to be lying there, glassy and flat, until things maybe start to stir around the 20th. Don’t hold your breath for the first half of this period.
Now, for the one spot that’s on the radar: Rodanthe Pier (Outer Banks). The break is consistent, but the waves are just not there. For the bulk of the next week and a bit, we’re talking ankle-biters in the 0.3ft to 1.6ft range. The swell is coming from the ESE and SE, but with periods mostly between 6 and 10 seconds, it’s just not organized. The energy is weak, with values in the low double digits or even single digits (like 4 or 9), which tells you everything. The wind is mostly cross-off shore, which is nice, but with no waves to groom, it’s just a pretty, empty ocean.
The water is warm, though, sitting at 79.2°F which is about normal for this time of year. So, if you’re just looking for a swim, it’s perfect. But for surfing? It’s a no-go.
There’s a hint of a pulse showing up on the 20th, with the swell picking up slightly to 2.3ft and a longer period of 15 seconds on the 21st. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the energy numbers climb a bit (like 24 and 40). But the direction is all over the place, and the wind is still messy. It’s something to watch, but it’s not a green light.
The takeaway? The surf is poor. The forecast is poor. We’re in a flat spell. If you see a good sandbar and a bit of shorebreak, that’s about all you’re getting. The beach setup does look a bit more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, especially with those breezy afternoons. But for us, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts change, and this one needs to change a lot.
Keep it salty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 45 | 39 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore 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 | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 5:16PM0.22m | 4:25AM0.24m | 6:15PM0.23m | 5:31AM0.23m | 7:14PM0.23m | 6:51AM0.22m | 8:14PM0.23m | 8:14AM0.22m | 9:14PM0.24m | 9:25AM0.22m | 10:11PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.22m | 11:06PM0.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.09m | 10:12PM0.14m | 11:02AM0.09m | 11:05PM0.15m | 11:57AM0.11m | 00:05AM0.15m | 1:16PM0.12m | 1:21AM0.15m | 3:40PM0.12m | 4:41AM0.14m | 4:42PM0.11m | 5:43AM0.13m | 5:34PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 16 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 45 | 39 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | 9 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 1048 | 508 | 47 | 1129 | 260 | 64 | 295 | 141 | 229 | 295 | 377 | 638 | 1297 | 808 | 1933 | 2327 | 223 | 223 | 1431 | 223 |
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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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