
Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 47 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 (Aug 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Grab your board and let’s be straight with you—this stretch is flat as a tack for the most part. The next week and a half is going to be a grind, with barely a ripple worth paddling for. We’re looking at a long, quiet spell here at Rodanthe Pier, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it. You’ll be fighting more for exercise than waves. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is right where it should be for this time of year—nothing weird there, just your usual warm summer bath.
Come Friday morning, August 7th, we’ve got a clean little knee-high dribble—1ft of SE swell with a short 8-second period, and the energy is weak at 21. The wind’s a light cross-off from the SW, so it’ll look pretty, but there’s just nothing behind it. Friday afternoon stays the same story: 1ft, 8 seconds, and only 35 on the energy scale. It’s a paddling day, not a surfing day.
The weekend doesn’t get any better. Saturday, August 8th, we’re still stuck in the 1-2ft range, ESE swell, short period, with a moderate cross-off breeze. The ocean will be clean but empty. Sunday follows the same script, and by Monday, August 10th, there’s a risk of thunderstorms and the swell drops to 1.0ft at best. Wind stays cross-off, but honestly, you’re better off staying dry.
From Tuesday, August 11th, through the following week, the swell just fades away. We’re talking 0.3ft to 1.0ft, mostly short-period, with the energy readings dropping to single digits and low teens—weak, feckless lumps. There’s a stretch of days here that’s basically a flat spell, at least through the next week. The wind keeps shifting around, with some mornings offering a clean offshore, but the ocean’s just not giving us anything to work with.
Then, on Wednesday, August 19th, the afternoon shows a bit of life—swell bumps to 3ft from the E with a 12-second period, and the energy jumps to 292—that’s a moderate push, the first real sign of something. But the wind’s cross-onshore from the SE, so it’ll be fairly choppy. It’s a tease, not a green light.
Thursday, August 20th, is where it gets interesting. The morning brings 4ft of E swell, but the period’s a pitiful 5 seconds—short, junky, and the energy drops to 68. Not great. However, the afternoon shows more promise: 3ft of E swell with a 10-second period and the energy jumps to 283—moderate, and the wind turns cross-off from the SSW, so it’ll clean up. This is your standout window. It’s not huge, but after a week of nothing, a chest-high set with glassy conditions is a gift. The swell direction is from the E, which matches what this break likes (NE is optimum, so E is close enough to get some lines).
After that, it fades again. Friday and Saturday, August 21st and 22nd, drop back to 1.0-1ft, weak energy, and more of the same. So, the long and short of it: it’s a rough stretch with one gleam of hope on Thursday afternoon, August 20th. Keep your expectations low, enjoy the warm water, and be ready to pounce on that Thursday window if it holds.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 |
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14 | 25 | 45 | 39 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:15PM0.23m | 5:31AM0.23m | 7:14PM0.23m | 6:51AM0.22m | 8:14PM0.23m | 8:14AM0.22m | 9:14PM0.24m | 9:25AM0.22m | 10:11PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.22m | 11:06PM0.26m | 11:20AM0.22m | 11:55PM0.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:02AM0.09m | 11:05PM0.15m | 11:57AM0.11m | 00:05AM0.15m | 1:16PM0.12m | 1:21AM0.15m | 3:40PM0.12m | 4:41AM0.14m | 4:42PM0.11m | 5:43AM0.13m | 5:34PM0.11m | 6:38AM0.13m | 6:20PM0.11m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 37 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | E 9 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
14 | 25 | 45 | 39 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | S 7 | E 8 | SSE 7 |
7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | S 5 | — | — | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | W 3 | — | SSW 2 | — |
— | 2 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 295 | 140 | 64 | 64 | 264 | 281 | 350 | 223 | 295 | 1305 | 1297 | 223 | 503 | 359 | 3 | 229 | 3 | 3 | 687 | 182 |
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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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