Shackleford Banks surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ESE 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shackleford Banks in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 16 days.
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