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Shit Pipe Surf Forecast
/ Carolina North (37 breaks) / North Carolina (27 breaks) /
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Shit Pipe surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 19 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Shit Pipe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shit Pipe sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is 2.3°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shit Pipe this week:
The surf forecast for Shit Pipe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shit Pipe in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shit Pipe over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 48 | 15 | 34 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 60 | 3 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:37AM 1.25 | 10:07PM 1.82 | 10:28AM 1.19 | 11:00PM 1.76 | 11:23AM 1.13 | 11:58PM 1.67 | 12:25PM 1.09 | 1:01AM 1.57 | 1:34PM 1.07 | 2:08AM 1.47 | 2:47PM 1.09 | 3:15AM 1.39 | 3:57PM 1.16 | 4:19AM 1.33 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:23PM -0.20 | 4:32AM -0.12 | 4:14PM -0.16 | 5:28AM -0.06 | 5:09PM -0.09 | 6:29AM -0.00 | 6:11PM -0.02 | 7:33AM 0.05 | 7:21PM 0.06 | 8:38AM 0.07 | 8:37PM 0.10 | 9:40AM 0.06 | 9:52PM 0.11 | ||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
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Information about the Shit Pipe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shit Pipe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shit Pipe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shit Pipe 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 (Shit Pipe) 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 Shit Pipe 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.
Shit Pipe is 29 km (18 miles) from the city of Wilmington. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wilmington. Wilmington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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