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Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast
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Rodanthe Pier surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
14.6° C
(Which is 4.4°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rodanthe Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rodanthe Pier in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 164 | 24 | 50 | 43 | 16 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:00PM 0.19 | 10:24AM 0.17 | 11:34PM 0.19 | 11:06AM 0.17 | 12:08AM 0.20 | 11:53AM 0.17 | 12:43AM 0.20 | 12:46PM 0.16 | 1:23AM 0.20 | 1:46PM 0.15 | 2:10AM 0.20 | 3:04PM 0.15 | 3:07AM 0.20 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:27PM 0.04 | 5:52AM 0.08 | 5:57PM 0.04 | 6:30AM 0.08 | 6:17PM 0.05 | 7:10AM 0.07 | 6:26PM 0.05 | 7:54AM 0.06 | 7:03PM 0.07 | 8:45AM 0.05 | 8:00PM 0.08 | 9:43AM 0.05 | 9:17PM 0.09 | 10:48AM 0.05 | |||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | ||
| Sunset | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | ||
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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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