
Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with 94 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight to it – the next 16 days at Rodanthe Pier are a total write-off. I’m looking at nothing but tiny, messy, or totally flat conditions from July 20 right through to August 4. There’s not a single window where the waves are worth dragging a board out. For a break that’s usually consistent, this is a real bummer – a rare flat spell that’s got me scratching my head.
We start off Monday morning July 20 with a measly 0.7 ft of swell out of the NNE, period a pathetic 4 seconds, and combined energy barely a whisper at 2. The wind is light cross-off from the NW at 3 mph, but there’s just no energy to work with. Afternoon goes glassy – zero wind – but the swell is only 1.3 ft from the NE, period still 4 seconds, energy 7. Still poor. Tuesday July 21 sees a big jump in wind – 25–31 mph from the SW and SSW, cross-off, but the swell stays tiny (0.7 ft) with a bit more period (8 sec) but still poor. Wednesday July 22 morning has 1.6 ft from the SE, period 8, energy 45 – still poor. The afternoon goes flat with no wave data. Thursday July 23 brings a slight bump: 3.3 ft from the S, period 4, energy 50, but the wind is cross-on from the NE at 22–25 mph, making it lumpy and messy. Friday July 24 morning actually sees the best energy of the whole period – 3.9 ft from the SSE, period 6, combined energy 202 – but that’s still considered poor surf because the wind is cross-on from the NNE at 19 mph, and the short period means weak, choppy lines. Afternoon drops back to 2.3 ft, energy 89, still cross-on. From there it’s downhill: Saturday July 25 through Sunday July 26 produce 2.3–3.3 ft, period 5–6, energy in the 60–80 range, but the wind stays cross or cross-on, keeping the surface ugly. Monday July 27 through the rest of the month and into early August, the swell shrinks to 0.7–2.3 ft, period 4–10 seconds, energy mostly below 45. Winds alternate between cross-off and onshore, but
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 135mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 12 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | S 4 | ESE 9 | S 4 | S 4 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 |
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3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 34 | 44 | 36 | 94 | 58 | 71 | 55 | 55 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:05AM0.23m | 4:42PM0.19m | 3:43AM0.23m | 5:42PM0.20m | 4:25AM0.21m | 6:36PM0.21m | 5:18AM0.20m | 7:25PM0.22m | 6:28AM0.19m | 8:11PM0.23m | 7:46AM0.19m | 8:55PM0.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.11m | 10:54AM0.09m | 10:21PM0.12m | 11:38AM0.08m | 11:21PM0.13m | 12:23PM0.09m | 00:36AM0.14m | 1:13PM0.09m | 1:56AM0.14m | 2:07PM0.09m | 3:07AM0.14m | 3:05PM0.10m | 4:08AM0.13m | ||||||
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | 57 | 4 | 23 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | NE 6 |
15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 29 | — | 29 | 14 | 19 | 36 | 82 | 58 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NNE 4 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | N 5 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 8 |
3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 16 | — | — | 2 | 14 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 51 | 11 | 3 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | NE 4 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | S 6 |
1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | 35 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 3 | SSE 6 | S 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — |
13 | — | — | 16 | 9 | 45 | 73 | 36 | 69 | 41 | 34 | 44 | 7 | 94 | 34 | 71 | 55 | 55 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 3 | 3 | 796 | 1045 | 1045 | 554 | 401 | 141 | 140 | 44 | 145 | 377 | 377 | 716 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 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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