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Shackleford Banks surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 13 Mar 2026 EDT
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Shackleford Banks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shackleford Banks sea temperature is
13.5° C
 (Which is 6.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Mar 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 18th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 19th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the S by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 1°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed night).

Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
1.1
SW
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
1
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.5
SE
2.4
SSE
2.5
S
3
S
1.8
SSW
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
1.2
ESE
1.3
E
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)557747888998899999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)164916140316794732708148350511511814912910412695222275192
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
25
SW
10
NW
20
E
25
E
35
ESE
35
S
40
S
45
S
50
S
35
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
N
15
NNE
15
E
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		onononcrosscrosscrosscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:19PM
0.48
5:57AM
0.58
6:18PM
0.51
6:50AM
0.61
7:10PM
0.56
7:37AM
0.64
7:56PM
0.61
8:21AM
0.66
8:40PM
0.66
9:03AM
0.68
9:22PM
0.71
9:46AM
0.69
10:05PM
0.74
10:29AM
0.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:23PM
0.11
12:25PM
0.13
12:22AM
0.08
1:11PM
0.09
1:15AM
0.04
1:53PM
0.05
2:05AM
0.01
2:32PM
0.01
2:52AM
-0.03
3:11PM
-0.02
3:38AM
-0.05
3:50PM
-0.05
4:24AM
-0.07
Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:13--7:13--7:11--7:09
Sunset7:12--7:12--7:13--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:15--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141615171719202121222049836911121213
Feels °C (?)1011121513141718161514-322-31678810
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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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