Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with 56 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. 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 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this is a tough one for the Outer Banks right now. We're looking at a 16-day window that is basically a write-off for decent waves. From now until the 11th of August, there's not a single session that's worth paddling out for. It's a long, flat, and frustrating stretch.
The only spot on the radar is Rodanthe Pier, but the numbers just don't add up. The water is running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 78°F, which is a noticeable dip but nothing crazy.
The first few days are a total bust. Monday the 27th through to the end of July sees tiny, weak swell with almost no energy. The combined energy of all swells is a paltry 30 or less, with a short period of 8 seconds. Winds are all over the place, mostly cross or onshore, leaving the surface lumpy and choppy. It's just not surfable.
Moving into the first week of August, things don't improve. We get a few days of clean cross-offshore winds, but with swell heights barely hitting 2 ft and energy levels struggling to break 60, there's nothing to push you down the line. The swell direction is mostly from the SE or E, which isn't the optimum NE direction for this spot. There's a moment on the 4th of August where it goes glassy, but the swell drops to a pathetic 3 ft with a period of just 5 seconds from the NE. That's windswell, not a groundswell, and it's just too weak to do anything.
The second week of August is more of the same – clean conditions but no swell. The 6th and 7th have some cross-off wind and a tiny bump from the NE, but the period is short and the energy is low. It's just a tease.
Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with those clean, strong cross-off winds and no real waves to get in the way. For us, it's a waiting game. The good news is that forecasts can change, and a blank run like this isn't the norm for the area. Keep your gear ready, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:47AM0.19m | 10:24PM0.24m | 10:32AM0.19m | 11:07PM0.24m | 11:08AM0.19m | 11:46PM0.24m | 11:40AM0.20m | 00:19AM0.24m | 12:14PM0.20m | 00:46AM0.24m | 12:53PM0.20m | 1:10AM0.25m | 1:38PM0.21m | 1:37AM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:50PM0.10m | 5:51AM0.12m | 5:35PM0.10m | 6:36AM0.12m | 6:15PM0.09m | 7:19AM0.12m | 6:50PM0.10m | 7:58AM0.12m | 7:18PM0.10m | 8:31AM0.12m | 7:29PM0.11m | 8:58AM0.12m | 7:33PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 40 | 6 | 14 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 8 | N 4 | E 9 | E 9 | N 4 | N 4 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 4 |
| kJ | 19 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | SSE 6 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | N 4 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | — | NE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SW 4 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 3 | N 4 | — | SW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | 19 | 1 | — | 3 | 10 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 1130 | 536 | 866 | 1014 | 141 | 3 | 182 | 150 | 44 | 171 | 3 | 3 | 577 | 295 | 3 | 730 | 725 | 64 | 835 | 140 |
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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).
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