Rodanthe Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.58° N 75.46° W

Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rodanthe Pier sea temperature is
26.7°C
0.7° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rodanthe Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the surf forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week or so is looking pretty bleak. We've got a long dry spell ahead. From now through to around the 16th of September, the surf is gonna be tiny and messy, with hardly any push. You're looking at knee-high dribble, mostly below 1ft from the east-southeast, and the winds are all over the place – cross, cross-off, you name it, not a clean glassy window in sight. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the low double-digits (20-92), which tells you everything you need to know. It’s a total write-off for a proper paddle.

We finally see a tiny glimmer of hope on Thursday the 17th, but it's not much to get excited about. The morning brings glassy conditions with a bit of east-northeast swell around 2ft, and it's our only session that scores a 1 out of 10. The combined energy is still weak at 81, but you might find a few crumbly little ones if you're desperate for a paddle and have a log.

Then the wind really kicks in. From the 18th through to the 23rd, a proper blow-up is on the cards. Swell sizes climb from 5ft right up to 7ft, and the combined energy spikes into the hundreds (204-1144), which means there's plenty of water moving. But it's a complete mess. The wind is howling from the north-northeast and east-southeast, mostly cross or cross-onshore, creating lumpy, choppy, and downright ugly conditions. With storm-force winds hitting on the 23rd, this setup is far more interesting for the kite crew than for anyone with a surfboard.

The light at the end of the tunnel finally arrives on Thursday the 24th of September. This is our standout window. The swell drops back to a more manageable 4ft from the east-northeast, with a moderate 9-10 second period. The combined energy sits at a solid 216-250, so there's some proper push. But the best part? The wind goes light and variable, turning cross-offshore, leaving the place clean and lined up. This is the one to circle on your calendar. It won't be huge, but it'll be your best chance for some fun, clean waves without the crowd likely being too crazy.

After that, it drops off again. Friday the 25th has a brief window of offshore wind in the morning, but the swell is already fading to 3ft, so it’s a one-hit wonder for the small-wave crew.

So, to sum it up: suffer through the flat spells and the big, windy mess for the next week and a half, and then make a plan for Thursday the 24th of September. That's your day, boys.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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32
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28
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62
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66
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
35
SW
15
WSW
25
SSW
10
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20
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15
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High Tide
10:56PM0.28m
11:01AM0.25m
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
Low Tide
5:14PM0.13m
6:17AM0.16m
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
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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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