Surf City Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° N 77.54° W

Surf City Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Surf City Pier sea temperature is
28.7° C
0.8° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SW swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Surf City Pier has in store for us. We're looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead, to be honest. The waves are gonna be tiny and weak for days on end before we finally see a little pulse of energy late in the period.

Right from the get-go on Sunday the 12th, it's flat. We get a tiny 1ft SE swell at 9 seconds, but the combined wave energy is only 58 (weak). Sunday morning is glassy though, so you could get a little knee-high tap if you're desperate. But that's about it. The rest of that first week is just a write-off. From Sunday afternoon through to Wednesday the 15th, the surf stays at that same tiny 1ft with poor conditions and onshore or cross-shore winds. It's a total mess of nothing.

We finally get a slight change on Thursday morning the 16th, with a bump up to 2ft from the SW, but the period is a terrible 5 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-off, but it's just wind slop. The conditions are poor again by the afternoon. Friday and Saturday are more of the same – small, weak, and messy. There is a little blip on Sunday the 19th, with the swell pushing to 3ft and then 4ft from the SSW, giving us a combined energy of 106 (moderate), but the period is still short at 5-6 seconds and the winds are all cross or cross-shore. It doesn't score any better than poor for most of the day.

The whole second week is a slow grind. Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 22nd, it's mostly 2ft to 3ft S swell with short periods and mostly onshore or cross winds. There's a flash of glass on Thursday morning the 23rd, but the swell is still just 2ft of weak, short-period S slop. It's surfable, but ordinary. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th stay pretty similar, just small and average.

Now, the best we have to work with comes right at the end of the outlook. Monday the 27th of July, the swell finally gets to 5ft from the SSW, with a combined energy of 138 (moderate). The wind goes glassy in the morning. It's still a short-period swell at 6 seconds, but that glassy wind will make the most of it. It's the standout window, but for a spot that's very consistent, this is a shocking run. If you're a beginner, 5ft is fine, especially with the clean conditions. For everyone else, temper your expectations.

Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone on a paddle board for most of the 16 days. The longer you wait, the better it gets, but it’s a long, flat wait.

Stay patient,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:43AM1.09m
6:29PM1.80m
6:44AM1.15m
7:25PM1.85m
7:42AM1.22m
8:18PM1.85m
8:37AM1.28m
9:10PM1.80m
9:32AM1.33m
10:00PM1.71m
10:26AM1.36m
10:49PM1.59m
11:21AM1.37m
Low Tide
00:03AM0.02m
11:37AM-0.19m
1:00AM-0.04m
12:36PM-0.23m
1:54AM-0.09m
1:35PM-0.25m
2:45AM-0.13m
2:32PM-0.24m
3:34AM-0.15m
3:28PM-0.19m
4:21AM-0.14m
4:24PM-0.10m
5:08AM-0.11m
5:20PM-0.00m
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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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