Shackleford Banks Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.67° N 76.60° W

Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
29.7°C
2.0° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSW swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
11
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
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9
1
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
26
34
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30
42
33
28
22
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21
31
31
54
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61
44
33
33
32
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
30
S
20
SSW
15
NE
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
15
SSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
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25
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25
SW
20
SW
15
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20
S
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:24PM0.66m
6:46AM0.56m
7:12PM0.69m
7:34AM0.60m
7:54PM0.71m
8:18AM0.64m
8:34PM0.73m
8:58AM0.68m
9:12PM0.74m
9:36AM0.71m
9:49PM0.74m
10:13AM0.74m
10:27PM0.73m
Low Tide
00:55AM0.18m
12:40PM0.16m
1:39AM0.15m
1:29PM0.14m
2:18AM0.12m
2:15PM0.12m
2:54AM0.09m
2:59PM0.10m
3:28AM0.07m
3:41PM0.09m
4:02AM0.05m
4:23PM0.08m
4:36AM0.05m
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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.

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.

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