Shackleford Banks Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.67° N 76.60° W

Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.8° 

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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, E swell with 2,322 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 24th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
14
0.4
SE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
3
ENE
12
3
ENE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
2.3
ENE
12
1.5
E
12
1.3
E
12
1
E
11
0.9
E
12
0.7
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.3
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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22
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636
464
253
216
116
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28
Wind (km/h)
35
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NE
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NNE
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N
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N
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N
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N
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NNE
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10
WNW
20
SW
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15
SSW
10
WSW
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N
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SE
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High Tide
7:17PM0.72m
7:43AM0.70m
7:59PM0.74m
8:24AM0.75m
8:39PM0.75m
9:04AM0.80m
9:20PM0.75m
9:43AM0.83m
10:02PM0.74m
10:25AM0.85m
10:44PM0.72m
11:09AM0.85m
11:30PM0.69m
Low Tide
1:01PM0.17m
1:35AM0.13m
1:48PM0.14m
2:12AM0.10m
2:34PM0.10m
2:48AM0.07m
3:18PM0.08m
3:25AM0.05m
4:02PM0.06m
4:03AM0.04m
4:47PM0.06m
4:43AM0.04m
5:35PM0.08m
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7:01
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Temp °C
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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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