
Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, E swell with 43 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 (Jul 03) 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s get into it. This outlook covers the next 16 days for Rodanthe Pier. Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—the surf scene here is looking flat, real flat, for a long stretch. We’re talking about a gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for.
From Friday the 3rd of July all the way through to Saturday the 18th of July, every single session is labeled as poor surf conditions. There’s no standout day, no hidden gem. The swell heights barely tickle 2 ft, and most of the time they’re hanging around 1 ft to 1 ft. The combined wave energy is weak, between 8 and 50, which tells you there’s just no power in the water.
Now, let’s run through the period. Friday starts with a 2 ft east swell at 7 seconds, but the wind is cross-off from the SW at 6 mph. It’s clean, but the waves are tiny, and the energy is a measly 42. Friday afternoon gets a bit gusty, SW wind picks up to 12 mph, still cross-off, but the swell drops to 2 ft with a longer 9-second period. Still, the combined energy is just 43. It’s not gonna get you out of bed.
Saturday and Sunday the 4th and 5th get even smaller. Swells shrink to 1 ft–1 ft, periods stay short around 8 to 9 seconds, and the combined energy drops to as low as 14. The winds stay cross-off, but the waves are barely a ripple. By Monday the 6th, the wind gets stronger, hitting 22 mph from the south in the afternoon, bringing a fresh cross-shore chop. Not what we want.
Tuesday the 7th sees the wind cranking up to 25 mph from the SW with risk of thunderstorms, but the swell still sits at 1 ft. The water is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
Wednesday the 8th offers a brief moment of hope with a 2 ft SE swell at 8 seconds and light NW wind at 3 mph in the morning, giving us clean conditions. The combined energy bumps up to 50, which is the highest we’ll see in this outlook. But that’s still weak. By afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the ENE at 9 mph, and the waves go choppy.
The rest of the week and into the second week is more of the same. Thursday the 9th has easterly winds straight onshore, and the swell stays small. The following days tease with offshore winds on Saturday the 11th and Tuesday the 14th, but the swell never gets above 2 ft. The period on the 13th from the north is a joke at 4 seconds—total windswell. It’s not surfable.
Even the final days, from the 16th to the 18th, are flat. The swell drops to 0.7 ft, and the combined energy falls into single digits. The wind is strong and messy, with gusts over 25 mph, making it a kite surfer’s playground more than a paddle surfer’s.
To be honest, if you’re looking to surf at Rodanthe Pier over these 16 days, you’re out of luck. This is a blank run, and the area just isn’t producing. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a tough one.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 25 | 43 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 31 | 33 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 28 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 1:04AM0.22m | 1:09PM0.18m | 1:38AM0.22m | 1:56PM0.18m | 2:10AM0.22m | 2:53PM0.18m | 2:44AM0.22m | 3:59PM0.19m | 3:22AM0.22m | 5:09PM0.19m | 4:03AM0.22m | 6:13PM0.20m | 4:53AM0.22m | 7:07PM0.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:55AM0.11m | 8:01PM0.09m | 9:26AM0.10m | 8:10PM0.10m | 9:48AM0.10m | 8:37PM0.11m | 9:49AM0.09m | 9:13PM0.12m | 10:11AM0.07m | 9:55PM0.12m | 10:49AM0.06m | 10:42PM0.13m | 11:32AM0.06m | ||||||||
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
8:21 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
39 | 25 | 43 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 31 | 33 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | N 5 | E 11 | NE 5 |
22 | 17 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 17 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 9 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | SW 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 5 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | — | ESE 2 | WNW 2 | S 3 |
— | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 3 | 295 | 64 | 3 | 666 | 503 | 1810 | 1433 | 744 | 1050 | 1050 | 155 | 64 | 260 | 36 | 3 | 376 | 44 | 26 | 716 |
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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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