Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, ESE swell with 64 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, near gales from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, near gales from the SW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Fri 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 4 | E 9 | E 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 64 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 21 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:19PM0.21m | 8:32AM0.19m | 9:58PM0.22m | 9:36AM0.19m | 10:37PM0.23m | 10:41AM0.18m | 11:19PM0.23m | 11:45AM0.18m | 00:05AM0.23m | 12:49PM0.17m | 00:57AM0.23m | 1:54PM0.17m | 1:52AM0.23m | 3:03PM0.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:05AM0.12m | 2:59PM0.07m | 5:10AM0.11m | 4:57PM0.08m | 6:07AM0.09m | 5:58PM0.09m | 7:00AM0.08m | 6:51PM0.09m | 7:53AM0.07m | 7:41PM0.09m | 8:47AM0.07m | 8:28PM0.09m | 9:41AM0.07m | ||||||||
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
8:16 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 18 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | NNE 4 | S 6 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 14 | 4 | 31 | 21 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 9 | NNE 4 | — | SE 5 | E 10 | E 9 | N 4 | NNE 4 | E 17 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 4 | E 15 | E 14 | — | E 14 | E 13 | — |
4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 6 | NNE 4 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 17 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 16 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | S 4 | SW 4 | W 3 | N 4 | ESE 3 | E 4 | ESE 5 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 |
8 | 7 | 8 | — | — | 29 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 64 | — | — | 8 | 29 | 22 | 84 | 59 | 24 | 53 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 150 | 3 | 687 | 468 | 1140 | 1143 | 64 | 26 | 295 | 145 | 145 | 44 | 44 | 223 | 1757 | 1229 | 938 | 141 | 140 | 63 | 3 |
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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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