Shackleford Banks Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.67° N 76.60° W

Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
28.4°C
1.4° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shackleford Banks in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
1
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
199
91
94
75
69
61
49
34
49
98
37
37
38
27
41
60
59
54
51
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SSW
10
SW
20
S
20
SW
5
W
15
SSE
0
E
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
E
10
SE
5
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:37PM0.76m
7:06AM0.66m
7:35PM0.78m
8:01AM0.71m
8:26PM0.78m
8:51AM0.76m
9:12PM0.78m
9:37AM0.79m
9:56PM0.76m
10:20AM0.81m
10:37PM0.73m
11:01AM0.80m
11:18PM0.69m
Low Tide
1:04AM0.08m
1:08PM0.05m
1:54AM0.04m
2:06PM0.02m
2:40AM0.01m
2:58PM0.01m
3:22AM-0.00m
3:47PM0.00m
4:02AM-0.00m
4:34PM0.02m
4:40AM0.02m
5:19PM0.05m
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6:47
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7:24
7:22
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7:20
7:19
7:17
7:15
 mm
2
1
4
2
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
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28
Feels °C
22
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26
26
27
27
28
28
28
32
31
31
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30
32
31
31
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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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