Topsail Island surf break

Topsail Island surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 09 Feb 2026 EST
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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
7.4° C
(Which is 12.6°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 (Feb 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 9th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 15th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 15th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min -5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
1
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
S
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.8
ENE
1.2
E
1.7
E
1.7
ESE
1
ESE
Period(s) (?)1212121312126777688881546789
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30495665602962482494611142588270379144
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
SSE
10
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
WNW
10
NNE
10
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
5
SE
10
NW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffglasscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscrossonoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:34AM
1.17
12:42PM
0.81
1:32AM
1.15
1:43PM
0.76
2:33AM
1.15
2:48PM
0.75
3:32AM
1.18
3:47PM
0.78
4:25AM
1.23
4:39PM
0.84
5:12AM
1.29
5:25PM
0.92
5:53AM
1.35
6:06PM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:02AM
0.20
6:36PM
0.11
8:08AM
0.23
7:32PM
0.13
9:13AM
0.22
8:33PM
0.13
10:10AM
0.19
9:33PM
0.09
10:58AM
0.13
10:26PM
0.03
11:39AM
0.07
11:14PM
-0.03
12:15PM
0.01
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-7:01--7:00--6:58--6:58--6:56--6:56--6:54-
Sunset--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:50--5:51--5:52--5:52
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
---------------11--2611
Temp. °C-234915171414141091181010810131597
Feels °C (?)-8-2-1712141112944657766101273
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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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