Shackleford Banks Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.67° N 76.60° W

Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
29.7° C
1.9° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 1.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 13th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
6
0.7
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0.4
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10
0.5
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9
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E
7
1.2
E
6
1
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7
0.4
SE
9
0.7
E
7
0.6
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7
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9
0.4
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8
0.4
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8
0.4
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8
0.8
SW
5
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0.3
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8
0.5
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5
0.3
SE
8
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5
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
33
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41
110
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27
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46
105
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
E
5
ENE
30
NNE
35
NE
25
NE
10
ESE
10
E
5
SE
10
N
10
S
15
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
E
15
E
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
SW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:57PM0.79m
8:24AM0.60m
8:54PM0.80m
9:21AM0.63m
9:48PM0.80m
10:15AM0.66m
10:39PM0.78m
11:07AM0.68m
11:29PM0.75m
11:58AM0.69m
00:17AM0.70m
12:49PM0.69m
1:05AM0.65m
Low Tide
1:19PM-0.03m
2:30AM-0.03m
2:20PM-0.06m
3:23AM-0.06m
3:19PM-0.07m
4:13AM-0.08m
4:15PM-0.08m
5:01AM-0.08m
5:10PM-0.06m
5:47AM-0.07m
6:04PM-0.03m
6:32AM-0.05m
6:59PM0.00m
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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.

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