Atlantic Beach Surf Report & Forecast

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

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Current Surf Conditions at Atlantic Beach

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10:00 AM America/New_York
Surf Quality: POOR
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
28
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
0.9
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
0.9ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
5s
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WIND GUSTS
31kt
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AIR TEMP
11°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.6ft @
8s
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PRECIPITATION
0.1mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Tiny waves under 1ft with wind swell (short period) but blown out with 28kt winds Might want to wait for better conditions.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Saturday

Mar 28
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.2-2.9ft 💨 19-30kt 🌡️ 10-16°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
2.9ft5sSSW19ktN18kt16°C13°C0mm
1:00 AM
POOR
2.5ft5sSSW22ktNNE22kt15°C13°C0mm
2:00 AM
POOR
2.2ft5sSSW25ktNNE26kt14°C13°C0mm
3:00 AM
POOR
2ft5sSSW26ktNNE28kt13°C13°C0.1mm
4:00 AM
POOR
1.8ft5sSSW27ktNNE29kt13°C13°C0.1mm
5:00 AM
POOR
1.6ft5sSSW28ktNNE30kt12°C13°C0.2mm
6:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft5sSSW29ktN30kt12°C13°C0.1mm
7:00 AM
POOR
1.3ft5sSSW29ktN31kt12°C13°C0.1mm
8:00 AM
POOR
1.1ft5sSSW30ktN31kt12°C13°C0.1mm
9:00 AM
POOR
1ft5sSSW29ktN31kt11°C13°C0.1mm
10:00 AM
POOR
0.9ft5sSSW28ktN31kt11°C13°C0.1mm
11:00 AM
POOR
0.7ft5sSSW28ktN31kt10°C13°C0.1mm
12:00 PM
POOR
0.7ft5sS27ktN30kt11°C13°C0.1mm
1:00 PM
POOR
0.6ft5sS26ktN29kt11°C13°C0.1mm
2:00 PM
POOR
0.5ft6sS25ktN28kt11°C13°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft6sS25ktNNE27kt11°C13°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft6sS24ktNNE26kt11°C13°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft6sS24ktNNE25kt12°C13°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft6sS24ktNNE25kt11°C13°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
0.2ft6sSSW24ktNNE25kt11°C13°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
0.2ft6sSSW24ktNE24kt10°C13°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
0.2ft8sS24ktNE25kt10°C13°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
0.2ft10sSSE24ktNE25kt11°C13°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
0.2ft13sESE24ktNE26kt11°C13°C0mm

Sunday

Mar 29
POOR7 good hours
🌊 0.2-4.0ft 💨 7-23kt 🌡️ 11-17°C

Monday

Mar 30
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 2.4-4.0ft 💨 8-16kt 🌡️ 17-19°C

Tuesday

Mar 31
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🌊 2.1-3.9ft 💨 14-18kt 🌡️ 19-21°C

Wednesday

Apr 1
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.7-3.8ft 💨 11-19kt 🌡️ 20-21°C

Thursday

Apr 2
POOR2 good hours
🌊 1.0-3.8ft 💨 7-22kt 🌡️ 14-21°C

Friday

Apr 3
POOR1 good hours
🌊 2.2-2.9ft 💨 8-16kt 🌡️ 20-21°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.8ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:7-30kt N
Water Temperature:13-15°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Atlantic Beach in North Carolina is an exposed beach break known for its somewhat unreliable surf, though it can offer solid sessions when conditions align. It works best when a south-southeast swell combines with offshore winds from the north, producing both left and right-hand waves. The spot handles a mix of groundswells and windswells and is surfable at all stages of the tide. While wave quality can be hit or miss, it’s often crowded when the surf is up—so much so that wearing a Gath helmet might not be a bad idea for safety. The best chances for clean, rideable waves occur in autumn, with September offering the most favorable conditions.

Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: Atlantic Beach | County: Carteret County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Postcode: 28512 | Road: Charlotte Avenue | Full Address: 215, Charlotte Avenue, Atlantic Beach, Carteret County, North Carolina, 28512, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionSSE
Ideal Wind DirectionN

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