Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 961 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with E 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 (Jun 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rodanthe Pier in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
515 | 815 | 961 | 302 | 303 | 105 | 99 | 61 | 46 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 70 | 48 | 44 | 46 | 26 | 24 | 39 | 22 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:56AM0.16m | 00:38AM0.22m | 12:41PM0.16m | 1:15AM0.21m | 1:28PM0.16m | 1:57AM0.21m | 2:20PM0.17m | 2:41AM0.20m | 3:23PM0.17m | 3:25AM0.20m | 4:41PM0.18m | 4:08AM0.20m | 5:58PM0.18m | 4:53AM0.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:22PM0.09m | 8:34AM0.10m | 7:57PM0.10m | 9:10AM0.10m | 8:26PM0.10m | 9:45AM0.10m | 8:52PM0.10m | 10:15AM0.10m | 9:25PM0.10m | 10:32AM0.09m | 10:02PM0.11m | 10:53AM0.08m | 10:44PM0.12m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 |
7 | 3 | 961 | 5 | 303 | 105 | 99 | 61 | 46 | 20 | 12 | 42 | 70 | 48 | 44 | 46 | 26 | 24 | 39 | 22 | 51 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | E 7 | — | SE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SE 3 | S 3 |
515 | 815 | 601 | 302 | 215 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 376 | 420 | 140 | 152 | 321 | 140 | 145 | 2080 | 64 | 3 | 420 | 350 | 36 | 420 | 635 | 281 | 1933 | 264 | 64 | 1825 | 47 |
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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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