Shackleford Banks surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 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
11.0° C
(Which is 10.0°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 Friday (Dec 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 26th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 26th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 29th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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 19°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Icy conditions (max 20°C on Sun night, min 0°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
1.3
WSW
0.8
SW
0.3
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1.7
SW
2.3
SW
0.9
SSW
0.4
SW
0.2
SSW
0.1
S
Period(s) (?)66101055101111566121010677665
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)261510108032189083352894411792185494751041
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
30
NNE
15
NE
25
SSW
35
WSW
30
NNE
25
NE
15
E
35
WSW
25
NNW
25
NNE
25
NNE
10
NE
5
SE
30
SW
40
SW
30
WSW
30
NW
30
NNW
25
NW
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:17AM
0.63
11:47PM
0.53
12:00PM
0.61
12:34AM
0.55
12:49PM
0.58
1:27AM
0.57
1:43PM
0.55
2:25AM
0.60
2:43PM
0.52
3:27AM
0.63
3:46PM
0.51
4:30AM
0.66
4:51PM
0.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:44PM
0.02
5:45AM
0.04
6:25PM
0.01
6:39AM
0.05
7:09PM
-0.00
7:40AM
0.05
7:59PM
-0.02
8:46AM
0.05
8:54PM
-0.03
9:55AM
0.03
9:52PM
-0.05
11:03AM
-0.00
10:53PM
-0.08
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-5:00--5:00--5:01--5:01--5:02--5:02--5:04-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181614181818121619151310121520191910343
Feels °C (?)15101112131681317118710121513152-5-4-5
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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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