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Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast
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Rodanthe Pier surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 29 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
22.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NE swell with 1,486 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rodanthe Pier in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the NNE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | |
8 | 7 | 7 | 61 | 100 | 461 | 231 | 245 | 154 | 107 | 49 | 138 | 403 | 611 | 1219 | 1375 | 1218 | 1386 | 731 | 383 | 213 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:31PM0.22m | 9:49AM0.16m | 11:04PM0.23m | 10:29AM0.16m | 11:34PM0.22m | 11:12AM0.16m | 00:04AM0.22m | 11:56AM0.16m | 00:38AM0.22m | 12:41PM0.16m | 1:15AM0.21m | 1:28PM0.16m | 1:57AM0.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM0.07m | 5:46AM0.10m | 5:23PM0.08m | 6:33AM0.10m | 6:03PM0.08m | 7:16AM0.10m | 6:43PM0.09m | 7:56AM0.09m | 7:22PM0.09m | 8:34AM0.10m | 7:57PM0.10m | 9:10AM0.10m | 8:26PM0.10m | 9:45AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 |
 | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | 8:14 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
16 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | ESE 9 | W 3 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | E 10 | — | ENE 10 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
 kJ | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 461 | 231 | 245 | 154 | 107 | 49 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 1048 | — | 1218 | 1386 | 731 | 383 | 213 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NNE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 14 | — | 8 | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | N 3 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 9 | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 61 | 100 | 287 | — | 2 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 138 | 403 | 611 | 1219 | 1375 | 889 | 1144 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1048 | 472 | 806 | 847 | 350 | 140 | 420 | 472 | 141 | 36 | 145 | 659 | 350 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 22 | 150 | 182 | 64 | 0 |
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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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