Rodanthe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° N 75.46° W

Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.8° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rodanthe Pier in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 18th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 18th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 16th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks at Rodanthe Pier. I’ll level with you straight up: the first ten days or so are a real tough stretch. We’re looking at a long dry spell with basically nothing worth paddling out for, and it doesn’t really start showing any promise until we get deep into the second week. It’s a grind, but there might be a little light at the end of the tunnel.

Right now, through the end of this week and into next week, the waves are tiny and the conditions are just not playing ball. We’ve got a cross-shore breeze and swell heights barely scraping 1 ft to 2 ft, with weak combined energy readings in the teens and low-thirties. The water’s sitting at a warm 80°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit, but you will need patience. There’s a brief moment on the morning of September 18th where it cleans up with a light NNW cross-off breeze and a bit of shape from an 8-second swell at 2 ft, but the combined energy is only 62 – weak. It’s barely ‘surfable,’ not something to get excited about.

The stretch from September 19th right through to the 25th is largely blown out or just plain messy. We get a pulse of better-sized swell around the 21st with 6 ft to 6 ft from the ENE, and the combined energy jumps into the 300s and 400s, which is moderate, but the wind is either onshore, rainy, or cross-onshore. The morning of the 22nd is marginal with a light SSE cross-on breeze, but the real issue is that it’s a beach and jetty setup with strong onshore winds predicted for the following days. At that point, with that much wind and swell, it honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, for the one true standout in this entire outlook, and it’s a long-range call for Sunday, September 22nd, late in the day. We get a clean window with a NNW cross-off wind at 19 mph and a 6 ft swell from the ENE with a 9-second period. The combined energy is very strong, hitting 497. That’s the one session where the wind and swell line up for proper, clean waves at Rodanthe Pier. It’s a consistent break, but expect company – the crowds are listed as ‘sometimes,’ so on a clean day like that, there will likely be a crew out. The swell direction from the ENE is not the absolute optimum for this spot (they prefer NE), but with that cross-off wind, it’ll be well-shaped and hollow enough for the experienced guys to have a field day. For everyone else, that afternoon looks the best on offer.

After that, we get one more marginal look on September 26th with a light cross-on breeze and 5 ft swell from the east, but the energy is moderate, and the wind is fickle. Keep an eye on that Sunday the 22nd – that’s your best bet by a long shot.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed night, light winds from the E by Thu morning).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:37PM0.28m
11:51AM0.25m
00:08AM0.28m
12:38PM0.25m
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
Low Tide
6:00PM0.13m
7:01AM0.15m
6:45PM0.14m
7:41AM0.15m
7:26PM0.15m
8:19AM0.14m
8:05PM0.16m
8:55AM0.14m
8:38PM0.17m
9:32AM0.15m
8:57PM0.18m
10:14AM0.15m
9:09PM0.18m
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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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