Shackleford Banks Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.67° N 76.60° W

Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
28.4° 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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SW swell with 228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shackleford Banks in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
27
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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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
8
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8
0.5
SE
8
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SE
8
1.1
SW
5
1.5
SW
6
1.3
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1
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6
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SSE
7
1.1
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6
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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29
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49
136
122
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49
107
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39
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30
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27
62
108
125
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
10
S
10
S
20
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
10
WNW
20
SW
10
WNW
20
N
10
ESE
15
SSW
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W
15
S
20
SSW
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20
SSE
30
SSW
30
SW
40
SSW
25
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High Tide
8:04AM0.55m
8:26PM0.69m
8:48AM0.57m
9:05PM0.70m
9:28AM0.60m
9:42PM0.71m
10:06AM0.62m
10:18PM0.71m
10:44AM0.64m
10:54PM0.70m
11:20AM0.66m
11:31PM0.68m
11:59AM0.68m
00:11AM0.66m
Low Tide
1:55PM0.09m
2:53AM0.09m
2:39PM0.09m
3:31AM0.07m
3:22PM0.08m
4:05AM0.05m
4:03PM0.08m
4:39AM0.05m
4:43PM0.08m
5:12AM0.04m
5:25PM0.08m
5:45AM0.04m
6:09PM0.09m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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32
27
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25
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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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