The Point surf break

The Point surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 EDT
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The Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is 2.7°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point this week:

The surf forecast for The Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 13th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
5
0.6
E
6
1
SE
6
1
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
1.2
SSW
5
1.2
SSW
5
0.5
SE
8
0.9
SSW
5
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
22
66
76
39
47
54
49
36
46
40
61
69
31
30
32
39
40
45
46
46
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SW
25
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
10
S
15
S
on
on
on
cross
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:57AM0.64m
5:34PM0.79m
5:49AM0.64m
6:24PM0.87m
6:41AM0.65m
7:13PM0.94m
7:31AM0.64m
8:04PM0.98m
8:23AM0.64m
8:55PM1.00m
9:16AM0.63m
9:48PM0.98m
10:11AM0.62m
Low Tide
11:01PM0.07m
11:08AM-0.02m
11:58PM0.01m
11:53AM-0.07m
00:53AM-0.04m
12:40PM-0.11m
1:46AM-0.08m
1:28PM-0.14m
2:39AM-0.10m
2:18PM-0.15m
3:32AM-0.10m
3:10PM-0.14m
4:26AM-0.09m
4:06PM-0.11m
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
1
1
Temp °C
19
20
21
21
20
22
20
16
22
21
23
23
22
25
25
23
24
24
22
24
24
16
17
20
22
17
17
15
11
18
19
21
19
19
25
23
22
25
23
21
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
11
0.6
SSE
5
1
SE
6
1
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
Energy kJ
18
17
66
76
39
47
54
49
36
46
40
39
38
31
29
32
39
40
45
46
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.6
E
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.1
E
14
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
8
0.3
SSW
4
0.1
SE
17
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
5
22
10
10
23
14
4
9
9
12
6
9
2
1
4
12
7
1
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.3
SE
10
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
14
0.1
NE
4
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
14
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
1
16
4
3
4
4
1
8
7
7
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
5
0.4
NW
3
0.3
WNW
2
0.6
NNW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
1.2
SSW
5
1.2
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.4
SSE
4
Energy kJ
24
2
1
8
1
13
15
61
69
24
30
13
4
3
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
618
238
238
82
0
0
34
41
37
259
206
268
216
199
550
259
199
259
543
157
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Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
4
3
3
4
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
2
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Information about the The Point Surf forecast

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

The Point is 32 km (20 miles) from the city of Havelock. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Havelock. Havelock has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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