Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, ESE swell with 103 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let me break it down for you. I’ve been watching the charts for the Outer Banks, and this 16-day stretch is a tough one. We’ve got a long, dry spell to start, so don’t rush to wax your board.
The first real chance of anything even resembling a surf comes late in the run. From now until the end of the first week of September, it’s flat, small, and pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at a good 8 to 9 days of barely a ripple. The water is warm though, sitting at a nice 82°F at the start, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Alright, let’s get to the only period worth talking about. The action starts to stir around Thursday, September 3rd. The swell finally shows up, pushing in from the ENE at 4ft with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a moderate groundswell, and the combined energy (373) is solid. But it’s a bit of a messy affair, with onshore winds making things choppy. It’s surfable, but you’ll have to work for it.
The morning of Friday, September 4th is where we get our one true standout. Rodanthe Pier is the only game in town. The swell holds at a clean 3ft from the ENE, period still at 10 seconds. The wind swings to the WSW, coming in cross-offshore at 12 mph, which will clean those waves right up. The break is a beach/jetty setup, exposed to the ENE swell, which is a perfect match for this direction. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s not going to be a heavy, expert-only session. It’s the best we’ll see all period, but with the energy still moderate (349), don’t expect perfection. The wind is the key here – it’s going to make it the cleanest window of the whole outlook.
After that, it fades fast. The weekend of the 5th and 6th drops back down to ankle-snappers with onshore breezes, and the following week is just a repeat of the flat spell.
So, to sum it up: if you’re jonesing for a wave, your only real shot is the morning of Friday, September 4th at Rodanthe Pier. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the only game in town. The rest of the time, you’re better off finding something else to do. The forecasts are a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed, but right now, it’s looking pretty grim.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 73 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:29AM0.23m | 10:08PM0.26m | 10:11AM0.23m | 10:52PM0.27m | 10:48AM0.23m | 11:28PM0.27m | 11:23AM0.23m | 11:55PM0.27m | 12:00PM0.23m | 00:15AM0.27m | 12:38PM0.24m | 00:38AM0.28m | 1:18PM0.25m | 1:06AM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:28PM0.12m | 5:25AM0.15m | 5:11PM0.12m | 6:12AM0.15m | 5:50PM0.12m | 6:53AM0.15m | 6:25PM0.12m | 7:29AM0.15m | 6:52PM0.13m | 7:59AM0.14m | 7:02PM0.14m | 8:23AM0.14m | 7:07PM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | NNE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 22 | 22 | 3 | 28 | 24 | 15 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 11 | NNE 4 | E 15 | — | E 13 | E 12 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 17 | E 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 4 | — | 13 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 45 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 16 | E 6 | E 14 | E 8 | — | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | SW 4 | — | E 16 | E 16 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 1 | — | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 73 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 908 | 638 | 638 | 678 | 638 | 47 | 1045 | 95 | 3 | 36 | 260 | 3 | 662 | 626 | 3 | 1894 | 1810 | 2164 | 397 | 157 |
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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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