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Shackleford Banks surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
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Shackleford Banks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
17.3° C
(Which is 3.6°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shackleford Banks this week:
The surf forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shackleford Banks in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 6th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 10th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 210 | 170 | 43 | 37 | 46 | 46 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 540 | 775 | 844 | 778 | 1128 | 858 | 843 | 793 | 738 | 494 | 308 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:59PM 0.66 | 12:19PM 0.55 | 12:38AM 0.63 | 12:59PM 0.53 | 1:21AM 0.61 | 1:44PM 0.51 | 2:10AM 0.59 | 2:37PM 0.50 | 3:06AM 0.58 | 3:37PM 0.51 | 4:08AM 0.58 | 4:39PM 0.53 | 5:08AM 0.59 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:38PM 0.05 | 6:26AM 0.08 | 6:15PM 0.08 | 7:07AM 0.12 | 6:56PM 0.11 | 7:53AM 0.15 | 7:43PM 0.13 | 8:45AM 0.17 | 8:38PM 0.15 | 9:42AM 0.18 | 9:41PM 0.16 | 10:39AM 0.16 | 10:46PM 0.14 | 11:32AM 0.14 | |||||||||
Sun 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | ||
| Sunset | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | ||
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Information about the Shackleford Banks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shackleford Banks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shackleford Banks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shackleford Banks 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 (Shackleford Banks) 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 Shackleford Banks 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.
Shackleford Banks is 37 km (23 miles) from Havelock. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Havelock. Havelock has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












