Surf Forecasts:
Rodanthe Pier surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 142 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rodanthe Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. This forecast is a real bummer for the next stretch. We’re looking at a long, flat, and messy run before anything worthwhile shows up.
Right now through the 24th, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’ve got nine days of poor conditions—small, weak, crumbly surf with onshore winds and chop. It’s the kind of junk that has you questioning why you even brought your board.
There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 24th where it cleans up, but the swell is so tiny it’s barely worth mentioning. You might catch a dribbler, but that’s it.
The 25th brings a fresh cross-onshore wind and lumpy, bumpy waves around 5 feet. The energy picks up, but it’s a mess. That’s more of a battle than a surf.
Finally, on the 27th, we get a real push of swell, building to around 6 feet by the afternoon. The energy is solid, but the wind is still on it, messing up the shape. It’s got power, but you’re surfing in chop.
The 28th keeps some size, around 4-5 feet, but the wind stays cross-onshore. It’s not as clean as you’d want.
Then, on the morning of the 29th, things finally align for a bit. The wind goes glassy, and we have a clean 3-foot wave from the NE. It’s small, but it’s your best chance for a fun, clean session up to that point.
But the real standout is the 30th. The swell picks up to around 4 feet in the afternoon, and the energy just explodes. We’re talking 721 units of power, a proper groundswell from the ESE with a nice 12-second period. The wind is cross-offshore and the surface is clean. This is the day to be out there. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, punchy, and has some real push.
The 1st of October keeps things clean but drops back in size and energy. It’s a bit of a letdown after the 30th.
So, here’s the deal: you’re waiting nearly two weeks for the good stuff. The morning of the 29th is a clean, small option, but the 30th is the clear winner. Everything else is flat, choppy, or blown out.
That’s the story for Rodanthe Pier.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 131 | 77 | 76 | 54 | 31 | 27 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 108 | 112 | 44 | 61 | 46 | 47 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:31AM0.27m | 2:47PM0.25m | 2:12AM0.27m | 3:31PM0.25m | 3:03AM0.26m | 4:26PM0.25m | 4:10AM0.25m | 5:35PM0.25m | 5:49AM0.25m | 6:49PM0.25m | 7:12AM0.25m | 7:55PM0.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.17m | 9:32AM0.15m | 8:57PM0.18m | 10:14AM0.15m | 9:09PM0.18m | 11:05AM0.16m | 9:45PM0.18m | 12:08PM0.16m | 10:34PM0.19m | 1:15PM0.16m | 1:41AM0.19m | 2:16PM0.16m | 2:59AM0.19m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 7:08 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 76 | 54 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 26 | 108 | 112 | 44 | 61 | 46 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 12 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 11 | E 11 | NE 7 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | 14 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 23 | 2 | 43 | 32 | 18 | 30 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 13 | E 9 | E 13 | E 12 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | E 8 | ESE 11 | — | E 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 31 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 3 | — | 5 | 12 | — | 2 | 14 | 7 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 131 | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 19 | 13 | 21 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 229 | 145 | 1045 | 145 | 44 | 850 | 3 | 295 | 666 | 3 | 834 | 1050 | 223 | 141 | 330 | 36 | 4 | 26 | 725 |
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