
Surf Forecasts:
Triple S Pier surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ESE swell with 2,933 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Triple S Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Triple S Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Triple S Pier in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Triple S Pier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | 21 | 41 | 31 | 12 | 305 | 959 | 2216 | 2933 | 1635 | 841 | 472 | 403 | 279 | 262 | 282 | 338 | 498 | 402 | 262 | 159 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:48AM1.26m | 00:07AM0.91m | 12:42PM1.21m | 1:06AM0.89m | 1:42PM1.17m | 2:10AM0.90m | 2:42PM1.16m | 3:11AM0.96m | 3:37PM1.18m | 4:05AM1.05m | 4:26PM1.20m | 4:52AM1.16m | 5:10PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.37m | 5:59AM0.35m | 7:30PM0.41m | 6:58AM0.38m | 8:28PM0.41m | 8:04AM0.38m | 9:22PM0.38m | 9:10AM0.36m | 10:07PM0.33m | 10:09AM0.30m | 10:47PM0.26m | 11:02AM0.23m | 11:24PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
21 | 21 | 20 | 31 | 10 | 305 | 959 | 2216 | 2933 | 1635 | 841 | 472 | 403 | 279 | 262 | 282 | 338 | 498 | 402 | 262 | 159 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | NE 3 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 |
4 | 19 | 41 | 4 | 185 | 166 | 174 | 193 | 161 | 119 | 98 | 91 | 68 | 38 | 40 | 69 | 64 | 80 | 83 | 68 | 41 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 181 | 1905 | 533 | 848 | 906 | 1051 | 1579 | 976 | 941 | 155 | 77 | 77 | 155 | 25 | 25 | 1132 | 1133 | 162 | 892 | 172 | 162 |
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Information about the Triple S Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Triple S Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Triple S Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Triple S Pier 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 (Triple S Pier) 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 Triple S Pier 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.
Triple S Pier is 27 km (17 miles) from 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.










