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The Lighthouse surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 19 Jan 2026 EST
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The Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Lighthouse sea temperature is
13.5° C
 (Which is 4.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Lighthouse this week:

The surf forecast for The Lighthouse over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 21st Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 21st Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 25th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Lighthouse over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 2°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Sat morning will be washed away by heavy rain (total 25mm) on Sat afternoon. Icy conditions (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min -1°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the NNE by Fri night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
2.3
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)66668910109101010101010888988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)427125746639871797911311511798713646666677498326
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
30
WSW
35
NW
30
NW
25
NW
30
N
10
ENE
15
SSW
30
SSW
20
NW
15
W
10
NW
10
W
20
NW
45
NNE
50
NNE
40
NNE
45
NNE
35
N
40
NNW
45
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:48PM
0.74
8:10AM
1.02
8:27PM
0.77
8:47AM
1.00
9:07PM
0.81
9:25AM
0.96
9:50PM
0.85
10:06AM
0.90
10:38PM
0.89
10:51AM
0.83
11:31PM
0.92
11:42AM
0.76
12:30AM
0.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:01PM
-0.04
1:42AM
-0.09
2:35PM
-0.06
2:23AM
-0.08
3:08PM
-0.07
3:07AM
-0.07
3:44PM
-0.08
3:55AM
-0.05
4:22PM
-0.09
4:48AM
-0.02
5:04PM
-0.09
5:48AM
0.02
5:52PM
-0.09
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise7:09--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:05--
Sunset-5:15--5:16--5:17--5:19--5:20--5:21--5:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light snow
light snow
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C6983448131611131313107135311
Feels °C (?)-121-6-4-34810789105-2-9-8-6-5-9-10
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Information about the The Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Lighthouse 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 (The Lighthouse) 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 The Lighthouse 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.

Are you planning a vacation in North Carolina? If you are looking for accommodation near The Lighthouse, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Cape Hatteras which is 16 km (10 miles) away.

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