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Topsail Island surf break

Topsail Island surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 31 Aug 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
27.2° C
 (Which is normal 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 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 2nd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sun
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
1.6
ENE
0.8
E
1
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.4
SE
0.3
ESE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SSE
0.7
S
0.8
SSE
0.3
SE
1
E
Period(s) (?)777888887778877666595
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)226108106448841947010420211916322629294153414164
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
20
S
15
SW
15
SW
20
S
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crossoncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:10AM
0.95
3:07PM
1.34
3:15AM
0.95
4:07PM
1.39
4:17AM
1.00
5:01PM
1.46
5:12AM
1.09
5:49PM
1.54
6:01AM
1.20
6:33PM
1.61
6:47AM
1.33
7:15PM
1.66
7:31AM
1.46
7:57PM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:40PM
0.44
8:04AM
0.31
9:46PM
0.43
9:07AM
0.30
10:43PM
0.38
10:08AM
0.24
11:31PM
0.32
11:04AM
0.17
12:12AM
0.23
11:56AM
0.09
12:52AM
0.14
12:45PM
0.02
1:29AM
0.06
1:33PM
-0.04
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sun
07
Sunrise-6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47-
Sunset--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:31--7:30--7:29--7:28
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
------------21----453
Temp. °C222225222326242425232626262830283032282122
Feels °C (?)192024212225242323212726272930293131292223
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Carolina North

  1. weather stationWind Update Recent cross-shore wind 6 km from Topsail Island has fallen light (calm at Holly Ridge). Waves should be turning clean at Topsail Island. 1.7m 6s windswell from the ENE with a 0.7m 7s swell from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    26 minutes ago Topsail Island
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Actual: 26 min ago

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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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