Rodanthe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° N 75.46° W

Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
26.7° C
0.4° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 40 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 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the Hatteras area.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a solid 16-day window of forecasts here, and honestly, it’s a tough one. There's a big gap of flat, junk conditions right at the start. From Tuesday, the 4th of August, all the way through to the end of the first week, the wave energy is just pitiful, sitting down in the 20s and 30s (combined energy of all swells directed here). It’s ankle-snappers at best, with a tiny 1ft to 2ft of weak, short-period ESE swell. The wind is a mess too – mostly cross-off from the SSW, but it’s blowing 12 to 22 mph, which is just going to shred whatever little crumble we have. The water temp is a balmy 80°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze waiting for a wave.

The second week doesn't offer much hope either. The swell stays tiny, rarely cracking 2ft, and the energy stays low. The closest we get to anything interesting is around the 13th of August, where we get a brief window of clean conditions with a light offshore wind from the west, but the swell is still only 0.7ft. It's a classic case of "clean but flat." Then things get ugly again with onshore winds from the NE picking up big time, blowing 15 to 22 mph, which is just a recipe for choppy, bumpy conditions.

The standout here is about as close to a non-event as you can get. The best of the best, if you can even call it that, is Rodanthe Pier. It's a beach/jetty setup that's consistent, but for a beginner. The one tiny window that might be worth a paddle is on the morning of Thursday, the 13th of August. We’ve got a clean 0.7ft swell from the ESE with a light offshore wind from the west, which is a major positive for cleanliness. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it's not going to have any punch, but for a longboard and a bit of patience, it's your best shot. The crowds are a possibility there, but with swell this small, I doubt many will show.

For the rest of the 16 days, it's a blank run. With this kind of persistent wind and tiny swell, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It tends not to stay this poor for too long, but forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Stay safe, and don't get your hopes up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SSW
15
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High Tide
3:22PM0.22m
2:46AM0.25m
4:18PM0.22m
3:31AM0.25m
5:16PM0.22m
4:25AM0.24m
6:15PM0.23m
5:31AM0.23m
7:14PM0.23m
6:51AM0.22m
8:14PM0.23m
8:14AM0.22m
9:14PM0.24m
Low Tide
8:38PM0.14m
9:36AM0.09m
9:23PM0.14m
10:15AM0.09m
10:12PM0.14m
11:02AM0.09m
11:05PM0.15m
11:57AM0.11m
00:05AM0.15m
1:16PM0.12m
1:21AM0.15m
3:40PM0.12m
4:41AM0.14m
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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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