Shackleford Banks Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.67° N 76.60° W

Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
26.7°C
0.5° 

Shackleford Banks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Shackleford Banks surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, E swell with 563 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with E swell.

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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shackleford Banks in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 25th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 25th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Thu night).

Sunday
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8
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11
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12
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10
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Energy kJ
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253
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Wind (km/h)
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10
E
15
E
10
SSE
10
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5
SSE
10
NNW
15
N
20
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High Tide
4:45PM0.66m
5:14AM0.56m
5:41PM0.67m
6:10AM0.60m
6:31PM0.69m
6:59AM0.65m
7:17PM0.72m
7:43AM0.70m
7:59PM0.74m
8:24AM0.75m
8:39PM0.75m
9:04AM0.80m
9:20PM0.75m
Low Tide
10:06AM0.23m
11:22PM0.23m
11:10AM0.22m
00:12AM0.21m
12:08PM0.20m
00:55AM0.17m
1:01PM0.17m
1:35AM0.13m
1:48PM0.14m
2:12AM0.10m
2:34PM0.10m
2:48AM0.07m
3:18PM0.08m
3:25AM0.05m
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Temp °C
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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.

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