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Topsail Island surf break

Topsail Island surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 EDT
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Topsail Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Topsail Island sea temperature is
25.0° C
 (Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Topsail Island this week:

The surf forecast for Topsail Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Topsail Island in the next 12 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 23rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Topsail Island over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.9
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
0.5
SE
0.6
ESE
0.8
SE
0.9
ESE
0.6
ESE
Period(s) (?)888899998888566612128117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2414131114131312181717243492115120731147118336
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
5
WSW
5
NW
0
NE
10
S
5
WSW
5
NNE
15
SE
5
N
15
ENE
20
E
15
NE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
10
N
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offglasscross-
on		glassglassonglasscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:03PM
1.59
4:27AM
1.18
5:05PM
1.59
5:27AM
1.26
5:58PM
1.60
6:18AM
1.35
6:45PM
1.59
7:04AM
1.43
7:26PM
1.56
7:44AM
1.49
8:04PM
1.51
8:22AM
1.54
8:40PM
1.45
8:59AM
1.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:34PM
0.25
10:22AM
0.16
11:30PM
0.21
11:24AM
0.13
12:17AM
0.17
12:18PM
0.10
12:58AM
0.13
1:06PM
0.09
1:34AM
0.12
1:49PM
0.09
2:08AM
0.11
2:30PM
0.11
2:39AM
0.13
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58
Sunset7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:07--7:07--
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------------94---
Temp. °C191821262424262527282525262424262321252322
Feels °C (?)171620242425262629282724242322252322272523
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  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-off wind 29 km from Topsail Island has swung offshore (moderate winds from the NW at New River Marine Corps Air Station Airport). A 0.6m swell from the ESE

    1 hour 19 minutes ago Topsail Island
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29 km away, 1 h 19 min ago

22 km/h
NW
0.0
25.0
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Topsail Island Surf forecast

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

Topsail Island is 34 km (21 miles) from the city of Jacksonville. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Jacksonville. Jacksonville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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