Shackleford Banks surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 05 Apr 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
17.3° C
(Which is 3.6°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 Monday (Apr 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 6th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 10th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 10th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri night).

Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
S
1.5
SSW
0.6
ESE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.2
SSE
2
ENE
2.2
ENE
2
E
2.1
E
2.2
ESE
2
ESE
2.2
E
1.9
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
Period(s) (?)668888887889101011111212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21017043374646356005407758447781128858843793738494308
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
35
N
25
NNE
15
NE
5
ENE
20
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
10
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:59PM
0.66
12:19PM
0.55
12:38AM
0.63
12:59PM
0.53
1:21AM
0.61
1:44PM
0.51
2:10AM
0.59
2:37PM
0.50
3:06AM
0.58
3:37PM
0.51
4:08AM
0.58
4:39PM
0.53
5:08AM
0.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:38PM
0.05
6:26AM
0.08
6:15PM
0.08
7:07AM
0.12
6:56PM
0.11
7:53AM
0.15
7:43PM
0.13
8:45AM
0.17
8:38PM
0.15
9:42AM
0.18
9:41PM
0.16
10:39AM
0.16
10:46PM
0.14
11:32AM
0.14
Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise--6:47--6:45--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:39
Sunset7:30--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:35--
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heavy rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-18-----------2-------
Temp. °C212011131414141213131717191919202019202020
Feels °C (?)17175911984451212141515171716172019
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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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