Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with 72 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you—this is a rough stretch for Outer Banks surf. The next two weeks are looking pretty grim, so don't be expecting any epic sessions.
The forecast for Rodanthe Pier is a long, painful run of tiny, weak surf. The swell barely gets going, and when it does, it's just not enough to push a proper wave. The best you'll see is a 3ft Southerly pulse on the afternoon of Friday, August 28th, but that's coming with a pathetic 4-second period, so it'll be fat, slow, and basically unrideable on a normal board. The energy is dreadful, sitting at just 57 (weak).
For the most part, you're looking at ankle to shin-high dribble, with the occasional knee-high bump. The wind is a mixed bag, but it honestly doesn't matter much when the swell is this small. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 84°, so at least you won't be cold while you're sitting out there.
There is one small glimmer, but it's far off. On Tuesday, September 1st, we get a hint of a 1ft easterly groundswell with a 14-second period, pushing the energy up to 71 (weak). That's a long-period swell, which means it might offer a few more makeable waves for the very patient, better suited to a point or a reef, but at a beach break like this, it'll be a slow, straight closeout. The wind is offshore from the WSW in the morning, which is a plus, but the size is just too small to get excited about.
The only other semi-notable event is on Wednesday, September 2nd, when the swell bumps up to 2ft from the ESE with an 11-second period and the energy finally hits 134 (moderate). But the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the North, creating lumpy conditions. It's the best of a bad bunch, but even then, it's a struggle.
Honestly, if you're desperate for a paddle, the early morning of Saturday, August 29th, has glassy conditions with the wind from the NE, but the swell is only 1ft. You'll be doing more floating than surfing.
This is a classic blank run for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the board in the car and catch up on your sleep.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 13 | E 12 | S 6 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 14 | 13 | 12 | 22 | 36 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 72 | 26 | 23 | 16 | 31 | 41 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:32PM0.24m | 7:37AM0.22m | 8:25PM0.24m | 8:39AM0.23m | 9:18PM0.25m | 9:29AM0.23m | 10:08PM0.26m | 10:11AM0.23m | 10:52PM0.27m | 10:48AM0.23m | 11:28PM0.27m | 11:23AM0.23m | 11:55PM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:28AM0.17m | 2:44PM0.13m | 3:35AM0.16m | 3:39PM0.13m | 4:33AM0.16m | 4:28PM0.12m | 5:25AM0.15m | 5:11PM0.12m | 6:12AM0.15m | 5:50PM0.12m | 6:53AM0.15m | 6:25PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | NNE 4 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | NE 3 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 36 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 31 | 41 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 10 | NNE 4 | E 16 | E 9 | NE 4 | E 7 | ENE 4 | E 12 | SSE 6 | E 11 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | NNE 6 | SSE 6 | NE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | S 3 | E 7 | SE 4 | E 6 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | NE 4 | E 12 | ENE 4 | E 11 | NE 5 | E 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | S 6 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 4 | SW 3 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 72 | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 2 | 24 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 140 | 229 | 316 | 64 | 3 | 407 | 3 | 44 | 44 | 223 | 40 | 806 | 3 | 141 | 305 | 64 | 64 | 350 | 140 |
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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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