Shackleford Banks surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SW swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 16 days.
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