
Surf Forecasts:
Shackleford Banks surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SW swell with 463 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s 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 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 42 | 293 | 262 | 392 | 416 | 237 | 131 | 188 | 136 | 131 | 319 | 352 | 342 | 317 | 286 | 149 | 118 | 73 | 78 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:49PM0.69m | 1:05AM0.65m | 1:39PM0.68m | 1:54AM0.59m | 2:30PM0.66m | 2:45AM0.54m | 3:23PM0.65m | 3:38AM0.51m | 4:18PM0.64m | 4:34AM0.49m | 5:14PM0.63m | 5:31AM0.49m | 6:08PM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:59PM0.00m | 7:17AM-0.02m | 7:54PM0.04m | 8:02AM0.02m | 8:51PM0.08m | 8:48AM0.05m | 9:50PM0.11m | 9:37AM0.08m | 10:49PM0.13m | 10:29AM0.10m | 11:47PM0.14m | 11:23AM0.11m | 00:40AM0.13m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 2 | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 149 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 73 | 78 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | N 6 | SSW 5 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 36 | 19 | — | — | 1 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | SE 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — |
10 | 42 | 293 | 262 | 392 | 416 | 237 | 131 | 188 | 136 | 131 | 319 | 352 | 342 | 317 | 286 | 149 | 118 | 49 | 37 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1803 | 524 | 242 | 179 | 179 | 46 | 46 | 105 | 147 | 661 | 1122 | 242 | 476 | 242 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 278 | 497 | 652 | 85 |
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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.










