Hatteras Light House Surf Report & Forecast

North Carolina

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10:00 AM America/New_York
Surf Quality: POOR
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🌬️ WIND

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E
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28
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.8
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.8ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
7s
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WIND GUSTS
31kt
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AIR TEMP
8°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.3ft @
9s
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PRECIPITATION
0.2mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Small 1.8ft waves with mixed swell but blown out with 28kt winds Note: winds from W would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

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Saturday

Mar 28
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.3-2.3ft 💨 17-29kt 🌡️ 7-10°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
2ft5sS28ktNNE31kt10°C17°C0.2mm
1:00 AM
POOR
1.8ft5sS27ktNNE30kt10°C17°C0.4mm
2:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft5sS26ktNNE29kt10°C17°C0.6mm
3:00 AM
POOR
1.3ft5sS26ktNNE30kt10°C17°C0.6mm
4:00 AM
POOR
1.1ft5sS27ktNNE31kt9°C17°C0.6mm
5:00 AM
POOR
1ft5sS27ktNNE32kt9°C17°C0.7mm
6:00 AM
POOR
0.9ft5sS26ktN32kt9°C17°C0.6mm
7:00 AM
POOR
0.8ft5sS26ktN31kt9°C17°C0.6mm
8:00 AM
POOR
0.6ft5sS26ktN31kt9°C17°C0.5mm
9:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft6sSE27ktN31kt9°C17°C0.4mm
10:00 AM
POOR
1.8ft7sESE28ktN31kt8°C17°C0.2mm
11:00 AM
POOR
2.3ft8sE29ktN30kt8°C17°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft8sESE29ktN30kt8°C17°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
1ft7sSSE29ktN30kt7°C17°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft6sS28ktN30kt7°C16°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft8sSSE27ktN30kt7°C16°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft10sSE26ktN29kt7°C16°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft13sESE25ktN29kt7°C16°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft13sESE24ktNNE27kt7°C16°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft13sESE22ktNNE25kt7°C16°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft13sESE21ktNNE24kt8°C16°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft13sESE19ktNNE22kt8°C16°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft13sESE18ktNE21kt8°C16°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft13sESE17ktNE20kt8°C16°C0mm

Sunday

Mar 29
POOR8 excellent hours
🌊 0.2-4.2ft 💨 3-17kt 🌡️ 8-15°C

Monday

Mar 30
GOOD13 good hours
🌊 0.8-3.3ft 💨 8-13kt 🌡️ 15-16°C

Tuesday

Mar 31
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.9-2.3ft 💨 13-16kt 🌡️ 17-17°C

Wednesday

Apr 1
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.6-2.3ft 💨 13-18kt 🌡️ 17-18°C

Thursday

Apr 2
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.3-3.3ft 💨 2-14kt 🌡️ 13-18°C

Friday

Apr 3
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.7-2.5ft 💨 12-15kt 🌡️ 18-18°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.4ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:3-29kt NNE
Water Temperature:16-17°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Hatteras Lighthouse in North Carolina is an exposed beach break that offers consistent surf throughout the year. It performs best when east swells meet offshore winds from the west, producing a mix of left and right-hand waves. The break handles both windswells and groundswells effectively and is surfable at all stages of the tide. While the spot can draw crowds during good conditions, it generally maintains a relaxed atmosphere. Surfers should remain alert to hazards such as rip currents, undertow, man-made obstacles like buoys, and occasional localism. The most reliable clean surf is typically found in the summer, with October being one of the best months for favorable conditions.

Best Swell Direction: E
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: County: Dare County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Postcode: 27920 | Road: Ramp 44 | Full Address: Ramp 44, Dare County, North Carolina, 27920, United States

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionE
Ideal Wind DirectionW

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