Pelican Watch

Carolina Beach, North Carolina

SELECT DAY

12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM
3:00 PM America/New_York
Surf Quality:
GOOD

Current Conditions

GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.1ft waves with mixed swell with light 9kt winds Note: winds from W would be better.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
9
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.1
ft
🌊
Swell Height
2.1ft
🌊
Swell Period
7s
💨
Wind Speed
9kt
🌡️
Air Temp
21°C
💨
Wind Gusts
11kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0mm
🌊
Secondary Swell
1ft @ 9s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Pelican Watch in North Carolina is an exposed beach break with consistent surf that can work year-round. It receives a mix of groundswells and windswells, with the ideal swell direction from the southeast and offshore winds from the west. The beach offers both lefts and rights, and the best surf conditions occur when southeast swells align with west winds. Summer is the most reliable season for clean, rideable waves, with July offering the most consistent conditions. The spot is often crowded, and hazards include strong rip currents and sharks.

Best Swell: E
Bottom: Sand

Ideal Conditions

Swell: SE
Wind: W

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