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Lat Long: 34.67° N 76.60° W

Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
18.5°C
5.2° 

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 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with 455 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 27th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 27th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 27th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
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(10 max)
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1
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
10
1.2
E
9
0.7
ESE
9
1.5
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
0.8
SE
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
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8
1.3
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8
0.1
E
16
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.7
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7
1.8
ESE
7
2
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
455
241
84
170
216
285
243
243
79
187
177
202
5
178
181
240
312
441
318
267
330
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
ENE
15
NE
30
NE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
ESE
45
S
35
SW
20
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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on
cross
High Tide
10:03AM0.87m
10:25PM0.69m
10:52AM0.87m
11:15PM0.66m
11:43AM0.84m
00:09AM0.64m
12:39PM0.80m
1:08AM0.61m
1:40PM0.76m
2:14AM0.60m
2:46PM0.72m
3:25AM0.60m
3:54PM0.69m
4:35AM0.63m
Low Tide
4:32PM0.02m
4:22AM-0.00m
5:23PM0.03m
5:11AM0.01m
6:17PM0.05m
6:05AM0.03m
7:15PM0.07m
7:06AM0.06m
8:17PM0.09m
8:14AM0.09m
9:20PM0.09m
9:28AM0.11m
10:22PM0.08m
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Temp °C
16
18
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21
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20
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21
18
18
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23
23
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Feels °C
12
14
19
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17
18
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18
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17
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20
13
13
16
17
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20
20
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.

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