Rodanthe Pier surf break

Rodanthe Pier surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 11 May 2026 EDT
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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
18.1° C
(Which is 3.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 17th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 17th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
12
1.6
NNE
5
1.4
NE
6
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.8
SSE
3
0.5
SE
6
0.7
N
5
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
143
144
74
75
46
29
20
15
18
21
14
9
17
26
19
26
26
54
31
30
Wind (km/h)
30
N
50
NNE
35
NNE
25
NNE
15
NE
20
SSE
25
S
30
S
35
SW
35
NNW
15
NNE
30
NW
30
WNW
25
NW
25
WSW
35
SW
45
SSW
40
SW
15
W
10
SSE
20
SSW
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:40PM0.18m
6:48AM0.19m
8:29PM0.19m
7:32AM0.19m
9:15PM0.20m
8:16AM0.19m
9:55PM0.21m
9:03AM0.19m
10:31PM0.21m
9:54AM0.19m
11:05PM0.22m
10:48AM0.18m
11:40PM0.22m
Low Tide
1:33PM0.08m
1:46AM0.11m
2:26PM0.07m
2:48AM0.11m
3:13PM0.06m
3:46AM0.12m
3:55PM0.06m
4:40AM0.11m
4:35PM0.06m
5:30AM0.11m
5:15PM0.06m
6:18AM0.09m
5:57PM0.08m
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
10
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
22
15
14
15
15
18
19
20
21
18
17
16
14
19
20
21
22
22
21
22
24
21
9
7
10
11
14
15
15
16
15
14
10
7
12
15
16
14
15
22
23
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.5
N
5
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
24
24
22
21
21
46
29
20
10
18
16
14
9
15
26
17
26
26
27
31
30
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
12
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
NNE
5
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
10
0.6
SE
8
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
25
4
4
47
46
21
8
20
10
8
8
8
7
17
5
19
7
54
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SSE
5
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.3
E
8
0.2
N
5
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
9
6
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
10
2
2
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
2
1.6
NNE
5
1.4
NE
6
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
7
0.4
SSE
3
0.6
SSE
3
0.8
SSE
3
0.8
NNW
4
0.7
N
5
0.9
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
5
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.9
SSW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.3
W
3
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
1
143
144
74
75
2
9
15
14
21
26
48
4
1
2
24
28
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
575
686
152
140
350
141
796
1002
36
150
229
388
397
397
431
3
64
591
63
260
95
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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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