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Shackleford Banks surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 EST
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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
6.1° C
 (Which is 13.3°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shackleford Banks in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 17th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 17th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 16th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, strong winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
0.8
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.2
SSW
0.1
E
0.1
S
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.9
SSW
2.2
S
2
S
1.8
S
1
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
1
E
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)777661551514141314479998899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23961191034144444295105825391506329164101
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
N
10
N
5
NNW
5
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
35
NNE
45
NNE
40
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
10
NE
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffglassglassonononononoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:46AM
0.54
4:58PM
0.43
5:41AM
0.56
5:54PM
0.46
6:29AM
0.59
6:44PM
0.49
7:13AM
0.62
7:29PM
0.53
7:53AM
0.65
8:11PM
0.57
8:32AM
0.66
8:51PM
0.61
9:11AM
0.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:00PM
0.06
11:16AM
0.12
10:59PM
0.05
12:09PM
0.09
11:53PM
0.03
12:54PM
0.06
12:43AM
0.01
1:35PM
0.02
1:29AM
-0.02
2:13PM
-0.01
2:13AM
-0.04
2:49PM
-0.04
2:57AM
-0.06
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48
Sunset5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:50--5:51--
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------1318-------
Temp. °C1710798587101216161718109810111617
Feels °C (?)1522320435713121212301581614
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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 12 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.

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