
Surf Forecasts:
Surf City Pier surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surf City Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a bit of a flat spell for the next week or so, but there’s a glimmer of something better down the line. Don’t get your hopes up too high too early, but keep an eye on the calendar.
The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th are showing weak, short-period swells with poor to ordinary conditions. The water is sitting at 83°, about average for this time of year. Energy levels are low, with the combined swell energy barely cracking 130 (131) on the best of the early mornings, and that’s just not enough to get excited about.
Thursday the 9th morning brings a slightly better look with a clean 4 ft SSW swell and a light offshore breeze, but the period is still a short 6 seconds. The energy picks up a bit (154), but it’s still just surfable, not good. Friday the 10th morning is similar, with a 4 ft SSW swell showing more energy (241) and clean conditions, but it’s still a short-period, average-quality wave.
The best of the first week is likely Wednesday the 10th morning, but even that’s just a "surfable" call. Nothing to make a special trip for.
Then we hit a real dead zone. From Saturday the 11th all the way through most of the second week, the swell drops to almost nothing. We’re talking 1 ft to 2 ft of poor, short-period energy. A few glassy mornings on the 12th and 16th are pretty, but with only 1 ft of swell, you’re just floating around. There’s a solid 8-day stretch there where you’re better off doing something else.
The Highlight: The only real standout is way out there, on Sunday the 19th of July. The afternoon session is looking like the best bet of the whole 16-day window. We’re expecting a 5 ft S swell, clean with a light offshore breeze, and the combined energy jumps to a solid 362. That’s a proper pulse of energy. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it won’t be a groundswell, but it’s the only time in the forecast that the conditions actually line up for a good session. The swell is moderate, so it’s fine for most skill levels. Crowds are possible at Surf City Pier, so expect a few heads out there if you go.
The run-up to that is pretty grim, and the days after it fade back to nothing. So, if you’re waiting for a wave, the 19th of July is your target. Hold tight until then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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66 | 50 | 64 | 45 | 69 | 100 | 85 | 95 | 161 | 145 | 113 | 125 | 40 | 68 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:30PM1.30m | 1:34AM1.15m | 2:28PM1.41m | 2:33AM1.09m | 3:29PM1.51m | 3:35AM1.06m | 4:30PM1.62m | 4:40AM1.06m | 5:31PM1.73m | 5:43AM1.09m | 6:29PM1.80m | 6:44AM1.15m | 7:25PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.20m | 7:45AM-0.00m | 8:45PM0.19m | 8:38AM-0.04m | 9:55PM0.15m | 9:35AM-0.08m | 11:01PM0.09m | 10:36AM-0.14m | 00:03AM0.02m | 11:37AM-0.19m | 1:00AM-0.04m | 12:36PM-0.23m | 1:54AM-0.09m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 21 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 36 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
41 | 22 | 21 | 45 | 21 | 29 | 49 | 19 | 19 | 74 | 14 | 14 | 40 | 38 | 23 | 14 | 33 | 24 | 31 | 29 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 9 | — | E 12 | SE 9 | E 11 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | E 5 | SSW 5 |
24 | 2 | 2 | 20 | — | 3 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 31 | 1 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 5 | SSW 5 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
66 | 50 | 64 | — | 69 | 100 | 85 | 95 | 161 | 145 | 113 | 125 | — | 68 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 1210 | 0 | 0 | 891 | 407 | 0 | 268 | 251 | 6 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 1653 | 33 | 0 | 509 | 33 | 0 | 194 | 0 |
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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.










