
Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ENE 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rodanthe Pier in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let's be straight with you – the next week and a half around Rodanthe Pier is pretty darn flat and messy. From Monday the 14th through the 23rd, we're looking at weak, short-period swell with onshore winds chopping everything up. There's hardly anything worth suiting up for, and the few rideable moments are pretty marginal.
You get a little bump on Monday afternoon the 21st – a clean little wave, light breeze, but it's still small and weak. A few longboarders might find something, but honestly, it's a struggle.
Then things start turning around on Thursday the 24th. That ENE swell kicks in with an offshore wind in the morning, and the energy's building – wave heights are around 1.1m, and the combined energy is at 360. That's clean, lined-up surf, and it’s the first real glimmer of hope.
But the main event is Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th. Saturday morning, we've got 2.0m of ENE groundswell, 12-second period, and offshore winds – that's proper, powerful, clean surf for the experienced crew. The energy reading is a big 1163 – there's serious push behind it. Sunday morning is just as good, maybe better: 1.9m of ENE swell, 11-second period, offshore winds, and energy at 1387. That's the standout of the whole 16 days – clean, grinding, quality waves.
These are big, powerful waves though – not for the faint-hearted. If you're a beginner, give this a miss. But if you know what you're doing, that Sunday morning is going to be special, even if there's a few others out there.
Monday the 28th still has some leftover swell – 1.3m, offshore in the morning, but it's dropping and getting messier as the day goes on. Get out early if you want a piece of that.
So, the first 10 days are mostly a washout, then things turn on the 24th, and the 26th-27th are the real deal. Always gotta take the long-range stuff with a grain of salt, but this one's got potential.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 11 |
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33 | 28 | 62 | 96 | 106 | 103 | 161 | 142 | 119 | 81 | 92 | 62 | 60 | 38 | 68 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 21 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:34AM0.28m | 1:23PM0.26m | 00:59AM0.27m | 2:05PM0.26m | 1:31AM0.27m | 2:47PM0.25m | 2:12AM0.27m | 3:31PM0.25m | 3:03AM0.26m | 4:26PM0.25m | 4:10AM0.25m | 5:35PM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:19AM0.14m | 8:05PM0.16m | 8:55AM0.14m | 8:38PM0.17m | 9:32AM0.15m | 8:57PM0.18m | 10:14AM0.15m | 9:09PM0.18m | 11:05AM0.16m | 9:45PM0.18m | 12:08PM0.16m | 10:34PM0.19m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
7:12 | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 11 |
33 | 28 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 81 | 92 | 62 | 60 | 38 | 38 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | SSW 5 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 6 |
1 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | — | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 |
1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | 62 | 96 | 106 | 103 | 161 | 142 | 119 | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | 23 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 44 | 638 | 951 | 1438 | 1431 | 145 | 1045 | 1045 | 150 | 145 | 420 | 36 | 44 | 1432 | 3 | 4 | 1048 | 1048 |
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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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