Topsail Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° N 77.49° W

Issued: 1 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Topsail Island sea temperature is
26.8° C

Normal for this time of year

Topsail Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Topsail Island surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Topsail Island this week:

The surf forecast for Topsail Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Topsail Island in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 27th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 27th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Topsail Island over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
1
S
5
1.2
SSW
6
1
S
6
1.3
SSW
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.7
E
6
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
23
8
16
57
112
66
108
33
31
30
30
26
23
35
94
66
51
32
22
21
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SSW
10
S
20
S
15
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
5
SW
5
WSW
15
SSW
0
S
15
NE
20
ESE
10
NE
15
ENE
20
E
10
E
10
E
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
5:26PM1.42m
5:34AM0.93m
6:10PM1.45m
6:20AM0.93m
6:52PM1.48m
7:04AM0.94m
7:32PM1.50m
7:44AM0.96m
8:11PM1.51m
8:24AM0.98m
8:48PM1.51m
9:03AM1.00m
9:25PM1.50m
9:43AM1.02m
Low Tide
11:56PM0.20m
11:19AM0.09m
00:43AM0.17m
12:02PM0.08m
1:26AM0.15m
12:44PM0.07m
2:05AM0.12m
1:24PM0.06m
2:43AM0.11m
2:05PM0.05m
3:20AM0.10m
2:44PM0.06m
3:55AM0.09m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
 mm
1
1
3
5
Temp °C
28
26
29
28
27
31
29
28
27
30
29
27
30
27
27
28
25
26
27
25
28
Feels °C
29
28
30
28
29
32
29
29
30
31
32
28
30
27
27
26
25
27
27
26
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.3
SE
7
1
S
6
0.4
SE
8
0.9
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SE
9
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
E
6
0.2
S
5
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
11
23
8
16
8
75
22
52
24
31
21
14
22
23
15
2
66
51
32
22
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.1
SE
9
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
6
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
S
3
Energy kJ
8
3
7
14
14
23
33
30
30
5
5
20
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
S
5
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
SSW
3
Energy kJ
3
3
2
6
2
10
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
1
S
5
1.2
SSW
6
1
S
6
1.3
SSW
6
0.7
S
5
0.3
NE
3
0.8
E
4
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.9
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
S
3
Energy kJ
5
57
112
66
108
29
2
26
22
35
94
2
2
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)
1943
624
224
643
294
175
245
39
0
154
0
85
865
127
503
865
85
188
197
59
239
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
1
4
3
2
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
5
6
5
5
7
5
8
6
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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 16 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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