Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ESE 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 5AM. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. I gotta be straight with you—this outlook for the Rodanthe Pier area is a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day window starting now, but honestly, there's nothing to get excited about for the vast majority of it. The first hint of anything surfable doesn't even show up until Wednesday, September 2nd, and even then, it's barely a ripple.
Starting off, we've got a long, flat spell from Monday, August 31st, right through into the first part of the week. The wind is all over the place, but the swell is just non-existent. It's a real bummer for a spot that can be consistent. We're talking days of clean, crumbly little waves that are just too small to paddle for. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're sitting there waiting for nothing.
Come Wednesday, September 2nd, the morning shows a tiny pulse of 2 ft swell from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak, just 106 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean. It's surfable, but it's very ordinary. The afternoon actually drops off again. This is the best we get, and it's a shadow of what this place can do.
Thursday, September 3rd, and Friday, September 4th, are back to small, poor surf. The wind is either moderate or fresh, and the swell is tiny. Saturday, September 5th, sees a brief bump of 3 ft from the NNE, but it's short period, only 5 seconds, and the wind is messy. Not worth a second look.
The following week just continues the story. Monday, September 7th, has a bit more energy in the water (153 combined energy, moderate), but it's 3 ft from the ENE with a moderate cross-onshore wind. It's choppy and poor. Tuesday, September 8th, is the closest we get to a decent window: 3 ft from the ENE at 11 seconds, with light cross-offshore wind. The energy is 161 (moderate). It's clean, but the waves are still very small and ordinary.
The rest of the forecast into mid-September is just a repeat of these small, clean, but powerless conditions. There are no standouts. No days where you'd want to make the trip. The swell direction is mostly ESE, which is fine for the pier, but the size is just not there. The water is clean, but the ocean is giving us nothing.
So, to sum it up: this is a 16-day stretch with a massive gap of flatness at the start, and then just a few days of very small, ordinary surf. If you're a kite surfer, the setup might be more interesting, but for a paddle surfer, you're better off doing something else. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's looking like a long, slow period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
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22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 32 | 95 | 106 | 75 | 43 | 41 | 26 | 14 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 30 | 18 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:26PM0.25m | 4:14AM0.26m | 5:30PM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:23AM0.14m | 7:07PM0.15m | 8:33AM0.13m | 7:36PM0.16m | 8:38AM0.13m | 8:16PM0.16m | 9:09AM0.13m | 9:01PM0.16m | 9:53AM0.13m | 9:50PM0.16m | 10:48AM0.14m | 10:44PM0.16m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:31 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 |
22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 95 | 106 | 75 | 43 | 41 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 14 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | SSW 6 | NNE 4 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ESE 9 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | NE 7 | E 7 | — | SSW 6 | E 9 | E 8 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | WNW 3 | N 4 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 2 | — | 10 | 30 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 955 | 1002 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 16 | 0 | 1129 | 151 | 47 | 260 | 3 | 3 | 573 | 182 | 3 | 873 | 1810 |
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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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