Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 44 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty here, and I've had a proper look at what's coming down the line for us.
Truth be told, the next week and a bit is going to be a tough slog for surfers. For the first 8 days, from July 4th right through to July 11th, the swell is practically non-existent – we're talking ankle-snapping waves with tiny combined energy (readings between 11 and 35). It's a proper dead spell, with mostly cross-off winds from the south and southwest blowing at a fresh 18 to 28 mph. There's nothing to get excited about; it's really a time to clean the wax off your board and wait.
Things finally start to stir on Sunday, July 12th. The morning at Rodanthe Pier sees a little pulse of swell coming in from the NE at about 3ft, but with a period of just 4 seconds, it's a weak, choppy affair – "surfable but very ordinary," and the combined energy is only 83. The afternoon stays poor. Still, it's a glimmer of hope.
Now, the one true standout in this entire 16-day window is Monday, July 13th. That morning, the ocean finally decides to turn it on. We're looking at a solid 6ft swell from the ENE with a period of 7 seconds, giving us a combined energy reading of 307. That's moderate energy and it means waves with some push. The wind is set to be glassy – completely calm – which is a huge positive. That means clean, peeling faces right here at Rodanthe Pier. This is the session to circle on your calendar. The waves will have enough size for a good time, but at 6ft, it's pushing into the territory where beginners might find it a bit much. It's a solid, fun size for most intermediates.
After that peak, it drops off quickly. By Tuesday the 14th, the swell drops back to 4ft, and the conditions are ordinary again. The rest of the week slides back into small, windy, and poor surf, with energy levels dropping back into the double digits by Friday the 17th and staying there. There's a big gap of poor conditions from then through the 19th.
So, to sum it up: forget the first week. The one and only real shout is Monday morning, July 13th, at Rodanthe Pier. Get on it if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 43 | 17 | 9 | 43 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:10AM0.22m | 2:53PM0.18m | 2:44AM0.22m | 3:59PM0.19m | 3:22AM0.22m | 5:09PM0.19m | 4:03AM0.22m | 6:13PM0.20m | 4:53AM0.22m | 7:07PM0.21m | 5:52AM0.21m | 7:56PM0.21m | 7:01AM0.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:10PM0.10m | 9:48AM0.10m | 8:37PM0.11m | 9:49AM0.09m | 9:13PM0.12m | 10:11AM0.07m | 9:55PM0.12m | 10:49AM0.06m | 10:42PM0.13m | 11:32AM0.06m | 11:35PM0.14m | 12:21PM0.07m | 00:34AM0.13m | 1:17PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | 8:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 46 | 3 | 9 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 26 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 43 | 17 | 9 | 43 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | NE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 6 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 2 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | SSE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | E 11 | N 6 | — | E 10 | — | — | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | WSW 4 | W 3 | — | SW 3 | — | SSE 8 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 7 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 19 | 24 | 11 | 55 | 52 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2700 | 295 | 1433 | 2729 | 305 | 1846 | 2171 | 47 | 64 | 260 | 150 | 3 | 36 | 26 | 264 | 529 | 519 | 64 | 338 | 141 | 36 |
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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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