Rodanthe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° N 75.46° W

Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
27.2°C
0.7° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NE swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell for the Outer Banks right now. We've got a long stretch of days with tiny, weak surf, so you’re better off keeping the board in the car for the first week and a half. The real story, the one that's got me pacing a bit, is shaping up for Tuesday the 15th of September. That's the standout, and it's worth the wait.

Right now, through Monday the 2nd of September, we're looking at ankle-snappers at Rodanthe Pier. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 1 ft from the ESE with a short, weak period of 8 seconds. The wave energy is barely registering, reading between 22 and 25 (weak wave energy). It's just not doing anything.

That trend continues into the first week of September. From the 2nd up through the 11th, we see poor surf conditions day after day. Swell heights stay below 3 ft, with the odd bump from the ENE and NNE on the 5th and 6th, but it's wind-affected, messy, and period is low. The combined energy figures are mostly two-digit numbers, below 100 (weak wave energy). For example, the morning of the 6th shows just 46 (weak wave energy). There's nothing to get excited about here. You’d be looking at choppy, bumpy lines on a forgiving beach break that’s better for a beginner to get wet than for anyone looking for a proper wave.

Then things get interesting leading into the second week. The morning of Tuesday the 15th of September is our window. A clean, 7 ft swell from the ENE rolls in, with a period of 8 seconds. That's a short-period swell, but the raw power is undeniable. The combined energy jumps to 591 (strong wave energy), which is a massive step up from what we’ve seen. With a light, offshore wind from the W, it’ll be glassy and clean. This is a proper, punchy beach break wave at Rodanthe Pier. The ENE swell direction lines up perfectly with the optimum direction for this exposed spot. Now, 7 ft is getting into the territory where beginners should take a rain check—it's more for intermediate to advanced surfers. The afternoon looks a touch more wind-affected, so hit the morning session for the best of it.

The water temp is sitting at a warm 81°F at the start. That’s 1° above the long-term average, so essentially normal for this time of year—nice and warm.

So, to wrap it up: a long, sleepy gap of poor surf until the 15th. When it arrives, it's a big, clean day on a consistent break, which is a rare treat. Keep an eye on that date, cause that's the shot.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
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8
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7
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0.3
ESE
13
0.6
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11
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NE
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8
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8
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8
0.9
NNE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.9
NNE
4
1.6
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6
1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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32
95
106
75
43
41
26
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6
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37
23
31
209
328
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
SW
10
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
25
WSW
25
SW
35
SSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
35
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15
W
15
N
30
NNE
15
ENE
25
NNE
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NE
25
NE
Wind State
cross-on
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High Tide
1:18PM0.25m
1:06AM0.28m
2:00PM0.25m
1:42AM0.28m
2:44PM0.25m
2:24AM0.28m
3:32PM0.25m
3:14AM0.27m
4:26PM0.25m
4:14AM0.26m
5:30PM0.25m
5:27AM0.25m
6:46PM0.25m
Low Tide
8:23AM0.14m
7:07PM0.15m
8:33AM0.13m
7:36PM0.16m
8:38AM0.13m
8:16PM0.16m
9:09AM0.13m
9:01PM0.16m
9:53AM0.13m
9:50PM0.16m
10:48AM0.14m
10:44PM0.16m
12:06PM0.15m
11:45PM0.17m
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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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