Shackleford Banks Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.67° N 76.60° W

Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
28.2° 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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SW swell with 154 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shackleford Banks this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Shackleford Banks in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 12th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
1
SSE
5
0.6
ESE
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
1
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
4
1.1
SW
5
1
SW
5
1.3
SW
5
1.6
SW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
53
60
32
48
32
54
66
97
109
73
45
26
25
44
27
34
49
43
80
154
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:21PM0.71m
2:42AM0.56m
3:22PM0.72m
3:47AM0.54m
4:30PM0.72m
4:58AM0.54m
5:40PM0.74m
6:09AM0.56m
6:47PM0.76m
7:14AM0.60m
7:47PM0.78m
8:13AM0.65m
8:42PM0.80m
Low Tide
8:53PM0.12m
8:43AM0.06m
10:01PM0.12m
9:47AM0.06m
11:12PM0.11m
10:56AM0.06m
00:20AM0.08m
12:06PM0.04m
1:21AM0.04m
1:12PM0.01m
2:15AM0.01m
2:13PM-0.02m
3:04AM-0.03m
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6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
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8:05
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8:02
8:01
8:00
8:00
7:59
 mm
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4
1
2
7
2
1
2
Temp °C
28
28
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
28
29
30
29
Feels °C
31
30
29
30
31
30
31
29
29
30
29
28
28
28
28
29
28
30
29
30
27
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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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