Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 132 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get real about the Outer Banks. I'm looking at the next two weeks and, honestly, it's a tough stretch for a paddle. The water is running warm, about 83°F, which is a couple of degrees warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
The first real chance to even think about a wave comes Sunday the 6th at Rodanthe Pier. It's small, just 2ft from the ENE, but the wind is a cross-on from the NE, so it's gonna be choppy. The combined energy is weak (27), so it's really just a splash around for a beginner. The next few days don't get any better. Monday the 7th has a tiny 1.0ft wave in the morning, and the afternoon bumps up to 3ft with a bit more energy (112), but that cross-on wind from the ENE at 15 mph is going to ruin it.
Tuesday the 8th through the 14th is a real desert. We're looking at knee-high slop, with wave heights hanging around 1.0ft to 2ft. The wind is a mess of cross-on and onshore directions, and the energy is pathetic – mostly in the 30-40 range. Wednesday the 14th morning is notable for a moment of glassy conditions, but the swell is still only 2ft, so it's flat and clean. That's no good.
The first real standout doesn't appear until Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning brings a clean 3ft wave from the NNE with a light cross-offshore wind from the SSW. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it's junky windswell, but the energy is moderate (80), and it will be clean. That afternoon, the swell is 3ft with the same clean wind, but the energy drops (56). It's not pumping, but it's the best on offer. The biggest spike comes on Monday the 21st of September. The morning shows a 5ft wave from the NNE with a cross-offshore wind from the SW. The energy is solidly moderate (140). The afternoon gets even better, with 5ft from the NNE and strong energy (240). This is a powerful windswell, and with that clean cross-offshore wind, Rodanthe Pier could actually have some fun, punchy waves. The water is still warm, but at 5ft, it's a bit much for beginners. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
All in all, for the next two weeks, the best bet is to ignore the first week and a half. The 16th is a look, but the real standout is unquestionably the 21st of September at Rodanthe Pier. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it's the only time the energy and the wind look like they're going to come together for a proper session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | NNE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
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 kJ | 13 | 12 | 20 | 87 | 120 | 75 | 55 | 31 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:46PM0.25m | 6:54AM0.25m | 8:01PM0.26m | 8:12AM0.25m | 9:08PM0.27m | 9:15AM0.25m | 10:07PM0.28m | 10:10AM0.25m | 10:56PM0.28m | 11:01AM0.25m | 11:37PM0.28m | 11:51AM0.25m | 00:08AM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.17m | 2:16PM0.15m | 3:14AM0.18m | 3:27PM0.14m | 4:29AM0.17m | 4:24PM0.13m | 5:27AM0.17m | 5:14PM0.13m | 6:17AM0.16m | 6:00PM0.13m | 7:01AM0.15m | 6:45PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 75 | 55 | 27 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | ENE 7 | S 5 | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 9 | — | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 9 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 18 | 8 | — | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 18 | 87 | 120 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | 40 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 834 | 431 | 437 | 666 | 260 | 151 | 1045 | 64 | 64 | 420 | 420 | 281 | 324 | 260 | 44 | 589 | 152 | 1045 | 2729 | 145 |
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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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