Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, E swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the skinny on Rodanthe Pier. I’m gonna level with you – this stretch looks rough. The next ten days or so are mostly flat and lifeless, so if you’re itchin’ to paddle, you might be better off takin’ a nap. Water temp’s around 82°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be shiverin’.
From Friday the 28th of August all the way through Sunday the 6th of September, it’s tiny. Swell heights are stuck between 0.7ft and 2ft, with short periods of 8 seconds or less, and the combined energy is weak – mostly in the teens to eighties (48 to 83). That’s barely a ripple. Winds are mostly cross-off or cross, with a couple glassy moments on Saturday the 29th afternoon and Sunday the 30th morning, but with waves that small, glassy doesn’t mean a thing. Crowds are possible here, but trust me, nobody’s gonna be out for this.
Then we get a tiny spark on Monday the 7th of September. The morning brings 2ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, combined energy hittin’ 101 (moderate wave energy), and a gentle offshore wind from the W. The report calls it “surfable but very ordinary,” which means you can get out there but don’t expect any fireworks. That’s your best window in the whole run. The afternoon gets wrecked by a fresh 30 km/h (19 mph) SSW breeze, so hit the morning if you’re desperate.
After that, Tuesday the 8th through Saturday the 12th of September is a bust. Swell stays below 2ft, periods are short to mid, winds are mostly cross-on or lumpy, and the energy drops back into the weak zone (37 to 75). Thursday the 10th morning has another “surfable but ordinary” moment with 2ft and offshore wind, but it’s nothing to write home about. By the 12th afternoon, we’re lookin’ at a near gale with 50 km/h (31 mph) winds – that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle-surfing.
So here’s the deal: if you absolutely gotta get wet, Monday the 7th of September morning is the best of a bad lot. It’s clean, it’s rideable, but it’s not a day you’ll remember. For the rest, save your energy. The surf ain’t here right now, but it never stays flat forever, and forecasts can always turn around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 13 | ESE 12 | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 37 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 47 | 83 | 77 | 45 | 27 | 26 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:23AM0.23m | 11:55PM0.27m | 12:00PM0.23m | 00:15AM0.27m | 12:38PM0.24m | 00:38AM0.28m | 1:18PM0.25m | 1:06AM0.28m | 2:00PM0.25m | 1:42AM0.28m | 2:44PM0.25m | 2:24AM0.28m | 3:32PM0.25m | 3:14AM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:25PM0.12m | 7:29AM0.15m | 6:52PM0.13m | 7:59AM0.14m | 7:02PM0.14m | 8:23AM0.14m | 7:07PM0.15m | 8:33AM0.13m | 7:36PM0.16m | 8:38AM0.13m | 8:16PM0.16m | 9:09AM0.13m | 9:01PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | E 11 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 37 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 47 | 83 | 77 | 45 | 27 | 26 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | N 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 8 | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 13 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | W 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | W 3 | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 330 | 150 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1894 | 1810 | 3 | 1048 | 1057 | 1052 | 1048 | 141 | 16 | 64 | 141 | 47 | 431 | 295 |
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