Rodanthe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° N 75.46° W

Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
27.4°C
1.0° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 330 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin’ in with the long-range outlook for our local breaks.

Look, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are gonna be a real test of patience. We’ve got a whole lotta flat, windy days ahead before anything even thinks about waking up. It’s a slow grind, so don't be in a rush.

Let’s start with the here and now. The first few days, from Thursday the 3rd right through to the weekend, are basically a write-off. We’re talking tiny ripples—0.6 ft to 2 ft—with barely any energy behind 'em. The combined swell energy is laughable, stuck under 50 (45). The wind’s all over the shop but mostly cross-off or onshore. You’d be better off taking the dog for a walk.

That flat spell drags on. The whole first week of September is just a bust. We see a little spike around Monday the 7th with a short-period NE windswell pushing 6 ft, but the wind is a solid cross-onshore chop at 19 mph. The combined energy jumps up to “moderate” at (348), but the quality is total rubbish. That’s a messy, bumpy day for the hardy souls only.

We finally get a tiny glimmer of hope on Wednesday the 9th. The morning shows some *surfable* waves, with a 2 ft swell from the ENE and a light cross-offshore breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It won't set the world on fire, but after a week of nothing, a 2 ft clean wave is a welcome sight. The combined energy is still weak at (95), so don't expect much push.

Then we go dry again. Another gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for, from the 10th through to the 12th. More tiny 1 ft waves and onshore crud.

The pattern tries to turn around towards the middle of the second week. On Sunday the 13th, we see a jump to 4 ft with a short 6-second period from the ENE and a cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate at (190). It’s a step in the right direction but it’s still a messy, wind-affected swell.

The real standout, the one that’s got my heart beating a little faster, is the window around Wednesday 16th of September into Thursday the 17th. We have a solid pulse of ENE groundswell hanging around 4 ft with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong, reading (327) on the Wednesday morning and hitting (413) by the afternoon. This is decent, surfable size, not too big for most, but that 10-second period means longer waits between sets. This is best for our points and reefs like Rodanthe Pier, which is an exposed beach/jetty setup and *consistent*. The optimum swell is from the NE and we’re getting it from the ENE, so it’s close. The major bummer here is the wind—it's a moderate cross-onshore on the Wednesday afternoon (12 mph) and a gentle cross-onshore on Thursday, which will keep the surface lumpy. Still, for this whole sorry outlook, that’s the window with the most potential. If the wind backs off, it could be a fun few days for anyone who’s a bit keen.

Stay patient, keep that wax warm, and keep an eye on the sky for that wind to swing around.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
41
26
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13
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11
6
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39
330
240
222
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179
105
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
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SW
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High Tide
2:24AM0.28m
3:32PM0.25m
3:14AM0.27m
4:26PM0.25m
4:14AM0.26m
5:30PM0.25m
5:27AM0.25m
6:46PM0.25m
6:54AM0.25m
8:01PM0.26m
8:12AM0.25m
9:08PM0.27m
Low Tide
8:16PM0.16m
9:09AM0.13m
9:01PM0.16m
9:53AM0.13m
9:50PM0.16m
10:48AM0.14m
10:44PM0.16m
12:06PM0.15m
11:45PM0.17m
2:16PM0.15m
3:14AM0.18m
3:27PM0.14m
4:29AM0.17m
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Temp °C
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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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