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S-Turns surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 04 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
S-Turns surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's S-Turns sea temperature is
15.3° C
(Which is 5.4°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for S-Turns this week:
The surf forecast for S-Turns over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at S-Turns in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 8th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for S-Turns over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
ENE 8 | ENE 10 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 11 | SE 12 | S 6 | |
24 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 64 | 69 | 104 | 148 | 184 | 307 | 508 | 130 | 52 | 23 | 27 | 95 | 69 | 18 | 30 | 34 | 119 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:58AM0.20m | 12:51PM0.15m | 1:34AM0.20m | 1:46PM0.15m | 2:17AM0.20m | 2:49PM0.16m | 3:08AM0.19m | 4:12PM0.16m | 4:06AM0.18m | 5:41PM0.16m | 5:06AM0.18m | 6:45PM0.17m | 6:00AM0.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04PM0.08m | 8:48AM0.09m | 6:57PM0.09m | 9:24AM0.09m | 8:08PM0.09m | 10:00AM0.09m | 9:28PM0.10m | 10:39AM0.09m | 10:37PM0.10m | 11:30AM0.09m | 11:40PM0.10m | 12:33PM0.09m | 00:42AM0.10m | 1:33PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 |
 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | 7:55 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SSW 6 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
 kJ | 24 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 375 | 130 | 52 | 9 | 27 | 26 | 69 | 6 | 30 | 34 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | NNE 4 | ESE 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 25 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | N 5 | SE 6 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | — | E 13 | — | E 14 | SE 12 | E 12 | SE 6 | E 8 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 16 | E 16 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 5 | — | 4 | 11 | 5 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | — | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 62 | 16 | 25 | 64 | 69 | 104 | 148 | 184 | 307 | 508 | 69 | 26 | — | 18 | 95 | — | 18 | 23 | 89 | 119 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 903 | 713 | 954 | 1132 | 808 | 837 | 1055 | 138 | 152 | 355 | 172 | 147 | 469 | 713 | 61 | 38 | 0 | 848 | 1049 | 282 | 0 |
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Information about the S-Turns Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for S-Turns provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at S-Turns can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our S-Turns 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 (S-Turns) 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 S-Turns 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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