Rodanthe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° N 75.46° W

Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
27.9°C
1.1° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with 60 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with E 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 27th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 27th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down what we've got in feet and miles per hour.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – it’s been quiet as a church mouse for a while. We're looking at a solid two weeks of very small, weak surf here at Rodanthe Pier. The first couple of weeks are honestly a bit of a bust. For most of the period, we're dealing with tiny waves, barely pushing 1 ft, with weak energy and poor conditions. The wind keeps swinging cross-on and keeps the surface bumpy. You'll see a few moments of glassy or clean conditions, but the swell just isn't there to make it worthwhile.

A quick bright spot pops up Thursday the 27th morning – we get a tiny 2 ft swell from the east (9-second period) with a light cross-offshore breeze. It's something to wet your line, but don't get your hopes up for any gems. The energy is still only moderate and the swell is pretty short-period, so it'll be a bit weak and crumbly.

Things get a little more interesting as we head into the second week. On Friday the 4th of September, a new north-easterly swell tries to push through. We're looking at 4 ft swell, but with a short, choppy period of 6 seconds and moderate wave energy. The morning conditions will be clean with that offshore flow, so it's a better bet than anything we've seen, but that short period means the waves will be a bit lumpy and lacking in power. It’s not a standout, just the best of a slow period.

Now, Saturday the 5th of September is our closest thing to a standout. We've got a 4 ft swell from the ENE (8-second period) with offshore winds in the morning. The wave energy is the highest we see in the whole window. That's a decent little bump. The clean, offshore morning session is where you’ll want to be. It’s not huge, but it’s the best combo of size and clean conditions on offer. Rodanthe Pier faces northeast, so that ENE swell will wrap right in. Expect a few other folks out since crowds are possible here, but for this area, it’ll be worth the paddle. After that, Sunday the 6th has a dropping 3 ft swell with glassy conditions mid-morning, which could be a fun, small-wave session if you’ve got a log.

So, the takeaway: you’re staring down a long, flat spell until the first week of September. The best window is the morning of Saturday the 5th. Anything else is just tiny dribble. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
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High Tide
10:08PM0.26m
10:11AM0.23m
10:52PM0.27m
10:48AM0.23m
11:28PM0.27m
11:23AM0.23m
11:55PM0.27m
12:00PM0.23m
00:15AM0.27m
12:38PM0.24m
00:38AM0.28m
1:18PM0.25m
1:06AM0.28m
Low Tide
5:25AM0.15m
5:11PM0.12m
6:12AM0.15m
5:50PM0.12m
6:53AM0.15m
6:25PM0.12m
7:29AM0.15m
6:52PM0.13m
7:59AM0.14m
7:02PM0.14m
8:23AM0.14m
7:07PM0.15m
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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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