Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 34 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me take a look at what’s coming up for us here.
Honestly, folks, it’s a pretty bleak stretch ahead for the Outer Banks. We’ve got a long gap of really weak, poor quality waves stretching from now all the way through to late in the month. The swell energy is just tiny – barely registering above single digits most days – and what little bump we get is messy. You’re looking at a lot of cross-off and cross-on winds, with nothing clean or with any push behind it. It’s a tough run for anyone hoping to paddle out.
The first sniff of anything worth mentioning doesn’t show up until Monday, August 24th. That morning at Rodanthe Pier, we finally get a bit of a pulse. The swell jumps to about 3ft from the NE with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy creeps up to 85 – still weak, but better than what we’ve been seeing. More importantly, we’ve got a genuine offshore wind blowing from the WSW at 15 km/h, which is going to clean those little wedges right up. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only day where the conditions line up for a surfable wave. It’s a beach and jetty setup, so with that short-period swell, expect it to be a bit lumpy, but at least it won’t be choppy.
Before that, the only other hiccup in the flat spell is around Tuesday, August 18th and Wednesday, August 19th. The swell energy jumps up into the 120s to 150s (moderate energy), with a long-period groundswell from the E hitting 15 seconds. That sounds promising, but the wind is all cross or cross-onshore at 20-25 km/h, turning those long lines into a bumpy, choppy mess. The height is only around 2ft, so the period is too long for the beach break to hold any shape in those winds. It’s a tease, nothing more.
The 24th is the standout, but honestly, it’s a single-morning window. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th look like we’re back to small, clean-looking but gutless conditions. The wind is offshore, but the swell is just too tiny.
Bottom line: there’s a big empty gap now until Monday, August 24th. That Monday morning is your one real shot for a clean, offshore session on a small but rideable wave. Don’t expect much else.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the ESE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:14PM0.24m | 9:25AM0.22m | 10:11PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.22m | 11:06PM0.26m | 11:20AM0.22m | 11:55PM0.27m | 12:11PM0.22m | 00:37AM0.27m | 1:03PM0.22m | 1:13AM0.27m | 1:58PM0.22m | 1:43AM0.26m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:41AM0.14m | 4:42PM0.11m | 5:43AM0.13m | 5:34PM0.11m | 6:38AM0.13m | 6:20PM0.11m | 7:27AM0.12m | 7:03PM0.11m | 8:12AM0.12m | 7:44PM0.12m | 8:55AM0.12m | 8:24PM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 7:57 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 4 | SSE 2 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | N 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | S 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 11 | E 8 | E 10 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 4 | E 12 | SE 8 | S 6 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | — | N 4 | — | — | S 5 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | WNW 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 33 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 17 | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 223 | 229 | 2626 | 145 | 145 | 1725 | 1355 | 1933 | 1019 | 182 | 44 | 145 | 145 | 266 | 626 | 423 | 847 | 1048 | 638 |
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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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