Shackleford Banks Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.67° N 76.60° W

Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
28.6° C
0.7° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with SE 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 (Aug 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Mon night).

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12
Thursday
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Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
8
0.7
SW
4
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.8
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
1.1
SSW
5
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
1.2
SW
5
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
12
0.8
SE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
17
10
10
24
29
30
13
13
11
11
18
41
50
29
38
65
63
93
145
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
SE
10
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
15
SW
25
SSW
15
SE
10
ENE
10
ESE
5
NE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
9:32PM0.80m
9:58AM0.73m
10:19PM0.77m
10:46AM0.75m
11:04PM0.74m
11:31AM0.76m
11:48PM0.70m
12:16PM0.74m
00:32AM0.65m
1:01PM0.73m
1:15AM0.60m
1:48PM0.70m
2:02AM0.56m
Low Tide
3:09PM-0.04m
3:50AM-0.05m
4:02PM-0.04m
4:33AM-0.05m
4:53PM-0.03m
5:15AM-0.04m
5:43PM0.00m
5:56AM-0.01m
6:32PM0.04m
6:36AM0.03m
7:21PM0.09m
7:17AM0.07m
8:13PM0.13m
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6:24
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6:28
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7:58
7:57
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7:51
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
30
31
32
31
31
33
32
28
28
28
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28
28
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31
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28
31
32
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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.

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