Rodanthe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° N 75.46° W

Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
25.9°C
0.7° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 2,970 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNE on Wed morning, near gales from the N by Fri morning).

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Period (s)
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
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926
1125
1412
2383
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2135
2362
1485
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
6:49PM0.25m
7:12AM0.25m
7:55PM0.26m
8:10AM0.25m
8:53PM0.27m
8:59AM0.25m
9:42PM0.27m
9:44AM0.26m
10:21PM0.28m
10:25AM0.26m
10:52PM0.28m
11:04AM0.26m
11:16PM0.28m
Low Tide
1:15PM0.16m
1:41AM0.19m
2:16PM0.16m
2:59AM0.19m
3:10PM0.15m
4:02AM0.18m
3:59PM0.14m
4:55AM0.18m
4:42PM0.14m
5:39AM0.17m
5:23PM0.14m
6:18AM0.16m
5:59PM0.15m
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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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