Rodanthe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° N 75.46° W

Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
27.9° C
1.2° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 327 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what's happening at Rodanthe Pier over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long gap of tiny, weak surf with nothing really worth paddling out for until we get past the first week. The water’s sitting at a warm 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll be a nice float if you’re just chilling.

The whole first week, from Thursday the 9th through to the following Saturday, is a write-off. Swell heights barely tickle 2 ft, and the combined energy is mostly in the weak range (49 and lower). Winds are all over the place – cross-off, onshore, cross-shore – but the waves just aren't there to make any of it matter. We hit a real low point around Sunday the 12th when a bit of short-period NE swell tries to show up at 4 ft, but it’s chopped up by a cross-onshore wind and that 5-second period is just junk. Not worth your time.

That little bump in energy mid-week, on Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th, actually sees some moderate combined energy readings (302 and 346), with swell heights around 5 ft to 5 ft from the ENE/E. But here’s the kicker – the wind is onshore the whole time, with rain and “unknown” wave quality. That setup with that much onshore breeze and a beach/jetty break is going to be a messy, blown-out mess. Honestly, that’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for anyone who’s game.

After that, it’s back to tiny dribble. We're looking at a solid five-day stretch from Thursday the 16th through Monday the 20th where the swell drops to 1 ft and under, with energy readings in the single digits. There is one brief moment on the morning of the 16th with a light offshore wind, but with only 1 ft of 7-second swell, you’re just bobbing around.

The only real standout window comes late in the outlook, and it’s a long-range whisper so take it with a pinch of salt. On Thursday the 23rd into Friday the 24th, things get a little interesting. The afternoons show a shift, with a clean cross-off wind from the SSW, and the swell bumps up to 2 ft from the NNE/NE. The period is weak at 6 to 7 seconds, but the combined energy gets back into that moderate range (79 and 89). It’s still small, but for Rodanthe Pier, that clean wind and a little push from the NE could offer the best chance for a few grovelly rides. If you’re desperate, that Friday afternoon on the 24th is the pick of a pretty thin bunch. Still, it’s not a standout, just the least disappointing.

Truth is, this is a blank run. When the consistency is this poor, the forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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17
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60
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280
214
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28
17
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
35
WSW
15
WSW
35
SSW
30
WNW
15
W
25
SW
30
W
30
NNE
25
NNE
25
E
30
ESE
30
E
25
E
15
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SSE
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ESE
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SSE
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SW
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High Tide
7:07PM0.21m
5:52AM0.21m
7:56PM0.21m
7:01AM0.20m
8:43PM0.22m
8:16AM0.20m
9:29PM0.23m
9:30AM0.19m
10:18PM0.23m
10:37AM0.19m
11:09PM0.24m
11:38AM0.19m
00:01AM0.24m
12:34PM0.19m
Low Tide
11:35PM0.14m
12:21PM0.07m
00:34AM0.13m
1:17PM0.08m
1:49AM0.13m
3:36PM0.09m
4:54AM0.12m
4:53PM0.09m
5:55AM0.10m
5:50PM0.09m
6:51AM0.10m
6:39PM0.09m
7:44AM0.09m
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Temp °C
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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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