S-Turns Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(North Carolina, USA)
S-Turns Surf Guide
S-Turns in North Carolina is a sandbar break. The best wind direction is from the west. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the east southeast. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of urchins, rips, man-made danger (buoys etc..) and sharks.
S-Turns Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Sandbar |  3.5 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
21.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing S-Turns:
The best conditions reported for surf at S-Turns occur when a East-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.
Surf Forecasts:
What's the best time of year to surf S-Turns (for consistent clean waves)?
augustBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing S-Turns with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of August. Clean surfable waves are typically found 27% of the time in August while 40% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 33% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
27%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
40%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
33%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).
S-Turns Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 19 October 2020, 11:43 Local Time
Monday, 19 October 2020, 11:43 Local Time
| Monday 19 | ||||
| 11AM | 2PM | 5PM | 8PM | |
| Wave (m) |
 ENE |
 ENE |
ENE |
 ENE |
| Period (s) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Wind (km/h) |  |
|
 |
 |
| Wind State | cross- on |
cross- on |
cross- on |
on |
Surf-Forecast StoreTides at S-Turns
Current tide and informaton
For Rodanthe, Pamlico Sound, North Carolina, 2.0 km from S-Turns.
Next High Water: 12:29pm | 0.38m
Next Low Water: 07:04pm | 0.04m
| NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
|---|---|---|
| high tide | ||
| low tide |
Swell History at S-Turns
Surf stats for S-Turns, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at S-Turns
Wind stats for S-Turns, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
Discover surf breaks near S-Turns. Click below to view there surf guides.
Beach/jetty
Wave Buoys Nearest To S-Turns:
- Closest Wave BuoyOregon Inlet, NC12 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyNags Head Buoy, NC27 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyDiamond Shoals Buoy42 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyDuck FRF, NC43 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyField Research Facility Buoy, Duck43 mi
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