Rodanthe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° N 75.46° W

Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
26.1°C
1.0° 

Rodanthe Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 3,888 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rodanthe Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rodanthe Pier in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 26th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 27th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, near gales from the NE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Tue
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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2
2
2
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3
2
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
6
2.1
NE
8
2.5
NE
9
3
ENE
10
3
ENE
11
3
ENE
12
3
ENE
12
3.5
ENE
12
3.5
ENE
12
3.5
ENE
12
2.5
ENE
12
2.2
ENE
12
2
ENE
12
1.7
ENE
12
1.6
NE
12
1.9
NE
11
1.3
NE
11
1.5
NE
10
1.6
NE
10
1.8
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
196
589
1151
1708
2368
2928
3076
3840
3749
3227
1737
1384
1098
756
638
835
382
442
469
612
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
45
NE
55
NE
50
NE
55
NE
55
NE
55
NNE
50
NNE
50
N
40
N
35
NNE
25
N
20
N
20
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
25
NNW
20
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:53PM0.27m
8:59AM0.25m
9:42PM0.27m
9:44AM0.26m
10:21PM0.28m
10:25AM0.26m
10:52PM0.28m
11:04AM0.26m
11:16PM0.28m
11:41AM0.27m
11:39PM0.29m
12:16PM0.27m
00:08AM0.29m
Low Tide
3:10PM0.15m
4:02AM0.18m
3:59PM0.14m
4:55AM0.18m
4:42PM0.14m
5:39AM0.17m
5:23PM0.14m
6:18AM0.16m
5:59PM0.15m
6:52AM0.16m
6:29PM0.16m
7:22AM0.15m
6:45PM0.16m
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6:50
6:50
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6:52
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:59
6:57
6:55
6:53
6:52
6:52
6:50
 mm
11
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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