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Lat Long: 34.67° N 76.60° W

Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
24.3°C
0.4° 

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 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSW swell with 464 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSW 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s 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 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 12th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 12th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 12th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Rating
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
10
1
SW
4
1.3
SW
5
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
464
136
66
13
13
26
33
18
23
26
17
18
35
40
96
22
12
8
8
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
25
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
NE
10
ESE
5
S
10
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
30
NNW
35
NNW
35
N
35
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:10PM0.69m
10:32AM0.81m
10:48PM0.66m
11:10AM0.78m
11:26PM0.63m
11:48AM0.75m
00:05AM0.60m
12:28PM0.72m
00:47AM0.58m
1:12PM0.69m
1:34AM0.56m
2:01PM0.66m
2:29AM0.55m
Low Tide
4:07AM0.05m
4:54PM0.08m
4:43AM0.07m
5:35PM0.11m
5:20AM0.10m
6:17PM0.15m
5:59AM0.13m
7:01PM0.19m
6:41AM0.17m
7:48PM0.21m
7:28AM0.20m
8:41PM0.23m
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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Feels °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.

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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