Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, E swell with 101 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight up, it’s gonna be a tough wait. Right from the start, we’ve got a big, flat stretch to get through. For the first two full weeks, from Wednesday the 12th of August all the way through to Tuesday the 25th of August, there is absolutely nothing worth paddling out for at Rodanthe Pier. The swell barely shows its face, mostly 0.7ft to 2ft of junk, and the energy readings are pitiful, coming in well under the triple digits. It’s a long, boring gap, and as consistent as this place can be, this is one of those blank runs.
But hang in there, because the light finally flickers on the far end of the outlook. The first sign of something real arrives on Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. We see a pulse of stiff offshore wind from the west at 16 mph, and while the early morning is small, by Wednesday afternoon, things get much more interesting. That's when our one true standout hits. The swell bumps up to 6ft out of the Northeast, with a short period of just 7 seconds. The energy jumps hard to a solid 327, which is in the strong range, loaded with push. The wind goes cross-off from the southwest at 16 mph, and the report calls it clean. The water’s sitting right around 82°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick suit. Now, 6ft with a short period can be a bit of a washing machine, but on a beach/jetty setup like this with clean, cross-off wind, it’ll have some punchy, fun sections for the average surfer. It's not for beginners though; anything over 5ft gets a bit much for the new crew.
Following that, Thursday the 27th of August hangs in there. Thursday morning comes in at 5ft from the east-northeast, period still short at 8 seconds, with light crosswind from the north-northeast. The energy is still significant at 271. It’s a step down from Wednesday’s peak, but there’s still surfable, albeit slightly choppier, options. Thursday afternoon drops a little to 4ft but stays in the moderate energy bracket at 204. It won’t be the best session of the run, that's Wednesday afternoon, no doubt. That’s your window. It’s a long way off, so treat it with cautious optimism, but it’s the only real game in town.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 3 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 14 | ESE 10 | E 12 |
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 kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 38 | 34 | 101 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:26AM0.22m | 11:06PM0.26m | 11:20AM0.22m | 11:55PM0.27m | 12:11PM0.22m | 00:37AM0.27m | 1:03PM0.22m | 1:13AM0.27m | 1:58PM0.22m | 1:43AM0.26m | 2:55PM0.22m | 2:13AM0.25m | 3:53PM0.22m | 2:49AM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM0.11m | 6:38AM0.13m | 6:20PM0.11m | 7:27AM0.12m | 7:03PM0.11m | 8:12AM0.12m | 7:44PM0.12m | 8:55AM0.12m | 8:24PM0.13m | 9:35AM0.11m | 9:03PM0.14m | 10:14AM0.11m | 9:42PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | ESE 13 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 34 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 8 | E 11 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 7 | SE 5 | S 5 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | E 6 | — | ESE 14 | SSE 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 38 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | S 2 | WSW 2 | SSW 4 | — | — | S 5 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | W 3 | — | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 17 | — | 14 | 15 | — | — | 7 | 17 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1847 | 1725 | 1305 | 626 | 1823 | 1815 | 3 | 2782 | 44 | 145 | 1433 | 809 | 847 | 1015 | 141 | 3 | 468 | 44 | 145 | 420 | 223 |
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