Surf City Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° N 77.54° W

Surf City Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Surf City Pier sea temperature is
27.6°C
0.6° 

Surf City Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Surf City Pier surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surf City Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Surf City Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Surf City Pier in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 16th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 15th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surf City Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Surf City Pier over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough start and a long wait for anything that gets the blood pumping.

The overall pattern is pretty flat and ordinary for the first week and a half. We’re looking at a long stretch, from now until the 25th of September, where the surf is small and just not worth paddling out for. You’ll see weak, short-period slop with combined swell energy barely ticking over, often under 100. There are a few moments of glassy conditions, like Monday afternoon the 14th and Friday morning the 18th, but with waves only 2ft at best, it’s barely a knee-bouncer. It’s a frustrating run, but it does happen here—the ocean just needs a kick in the pants. The water temp is sitting at a warm 82°F, about 1°F above average, so at least you won't freeze while you’re sitting out there staring at a flat sea.

Alright, let’s talk about when it actually gets interesting. The real standout shows up at the very end of the forecast. Mark your calendars for Sunday the 27th of September. The morning kicks off with a clean 6ft swell from the east (9 seconds period), and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The combined energy hits 455, which is a solid step up. It gets even better by the afternoon – wave heights bump to 6ft, period hanging at 9 seconds, and the wind goes near-glass with that NNW cross-offshore breeze, energy climbing to 516. This is the pick of the entire 16 days. It's not a monster, but clean, chest-to-head-high waves with that sweet offshore wind? That’s Surf City at its best. It’s a sandbar setup, so expect it to be consistent, and with that east swell, it’ll be handling the size fine. Just know it’s a bit more back half of the pier vibe.

After that, Monday the 28th still has some decent leftover energy. The morning offers a clean 5ft wave (10 seconds period) with a cross-offshore north wind and energy at 561. It’s a good follow-up session, but the swell is already starting to drop. By Monday afternoon, it fades to 3ft and the magic is gone. Then it’s back to the small stuff by Tuesday.

If you’re a beginner, that 6ft swell on the 27th is pushing the upper limit of what’s comfortable, but the clean conditions should keep it manageable. For the experts, the whole first week is a miss. The pick is clearly that Sunday, the 27th. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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113
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62
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27
Wind (km/h)
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0
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20
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15
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ENE
15
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5
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15
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High Tide
10:15AM1.62m
10:30PM1.31m
10:58AM1.56m
11:12PM1.20m
11:44AM1.50m
11:57PM1.10m
12:35PM1.43m
00:48AM1.03m
1:33PM1.37m
1:48AM0.99m
2:36PM1.35m
2:54AM0.99m
3:39PM1.36m
3:56AM1.04m
Low Tide
4:31PM0.14m
4:26AM0.13m
5:19PM0.23m
5:05AM0.21m
6:10PM0.32m
5:48AM0.28m
7:07PM0.40m
6:38AM0.34m
8:10PM0.45m
7:37AM0.37m
9:15PM0.45m
8:43AM0.37m
10:13PM0.43m
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Information about the Surf City Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Surf City Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Surf City Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Surf City Pier 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 (Surf City Pier) 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 Surf City Pier 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.

Surf City Pier is 37 km (23 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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