Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 501 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this 16-day outlook for the Outer Banks is a tough one. We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead with barely a ripple to get excited about. The first real surfable day isn’t until Sunday the 12th, and even then, it’s a bit of a struggle. Before that, from now through Saturday the 11th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves with almost no energy. The best of a bad bunch on Saturday morning brings a 0.7 ft swell from the ESE with a gentle offshore breeze, but the combined energy is a measly 10—barely enough to keep a log afloat. It’s clean, sure, but you’ll be scratching for anything rideable.
Sunday the 12th finally sees a pulse, but it comes with a catch. The wind swings onshore from the NE, pushing a 5 ft swell into Rodanthe Pier. The combined energy jumps to 139 (moderate), but the period is a short, choppy 5 seconds. That’s a lumpy, wind-affected mess, better suited for a kite than a paddle. Monday and Tuesday get bigger, with swell heights hitting 5 ft to 7 ft from the ENE, and energy readings climbing to 263 and 501 (strong to very strong). However, the wind is howling onshore at 22-25 mph, with risk of thunderstorms. This is expert-only territory, and it’s going to be rough and messy. Not the kind of session you’ll tell your mates about.
By Wednesday the 15th, the swell drops back to 3 ft, and the wind turns cross-shore, cleaning it up a bit, but the energy is weak (104). The water temp is about average for the time of year. For the rest of the run into the second week, we’re back to tiny, weak surf with poor quality. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday the 21st where it turns glassy, with a 0.7 ft ESE swell, but that’s just a flat, pretty calm. Honestly, the best wave of the whole period might be the one you don’t paddle for.
If you’re desperate, the only spot that gets any real size is Rodanthe Pier, but the conditions are against it. This is a classic summer lull—nothing going on. Don’t hold your breath; forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off waiting for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, near gales from the NE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 47 | 16 | 32 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 115 | 186 | 222 | 501 | 366 | 361 | 344 | 183 | 94 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:53AM0.22m | 7:07PM0.21m | 5:52AM0.21m | 7:56PM0.21m | 7:01AM0.20m | 8:43PM0.22m | 8:16AM0.20m | 9:29PM0.23m | 9:30AM0.19m | 10:18PM0.23m | 10:37AM0.19m | 11:09PM0.24m | 11:38AM0.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:42PM0.13m | 11:32AM0.06m | 11:35PM0.14m | 12:21PM0.07m | 00:34AM0.13m | 1:17PM0.08m | 1:49AM0.13m | 3:36PM0.09m | 4:54AM0.12m | 4:53PM0.09m | 5:55AM0.10m | 5:50PM0.09m | 6:51AM0.10m | 6:39PM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | 8:20 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 12 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 6 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 30 | 14 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 36 | 41 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 183 | 94 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | NE 7 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 17 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 47 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SSE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | E 9 | SSE 7 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 17 | — |
| kJ | 17 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 5 | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | — | S 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | SSW 3 | — | NW 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | — | 4 | 20 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 115 | 186 | 222 | 501 | 366 | 361 | 344 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 4 | 847 | 64 | 26 | 260 | 3 | 3 | 1297 | 3 | 150 | 1002 | 145 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 375 | 2626 | 152 | 36 | 40 |
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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).
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