Shackleford Banks Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.67° N 76.60° W

Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.4° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 14th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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0.5
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8
0.5
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8
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SE
8
0.5
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9
0.5
SE
9
0.6
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9
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10
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9
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9
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9
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9
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9
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9
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9
0.4
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9
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SE
14
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ESE
14
0.9
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
32
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38
37
53
58
58
53
40
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38
29
21
7
18
82
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
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15
WSW
20
WSW
20
SSW
15
W
10
NE
20
E
15
ENE
25
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20
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20
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High Tide
9:12PM0.78m
9:37AM0.79m
9:56PM0.76m
10:20AM0.81m
10:37PM0.73m
11:01AM0.80m
11:18PM0.69m
11:42AM0.79m
11:57PM0.65m
12:23PM0.76m
00:38AM0.62m
1:05PM0.72m
1:21AM0.58m
Low Tide
3:22AM-0.00m
3:47PM0.00m
4:02AM-0.00m
4:34PM0.02m
4:40AM0.02m
5:19PM0.05m
5:18AM0.04m
6:03PM0.09m
5:55AM0.08m
6:48PM0.13m
6:35AM0.12m
7:35PM0.18m
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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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