Jennette's Pier Surf Report & Forecast

Nags Head, North Carolina

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/New_York
Surf Quality: FAIR
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
11
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
2.4
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.4ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
9s
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WIND GUSTS
11kt
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AIR TEMP
11°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.5ft @
6s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Sweet 2.4ft waves with quality 9s ground swell but getting breezy at 11kt

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Thursday

Mar 26
POOR5 good hours
🌊 1.7-3.2ft 💨 9-19kt 🌡️ 10-12°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
FAIR
3.2ft9sENE10ktS10kt11°C8°C0mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
3.1ft9sENE10ktSSW10kt11°C8°C0mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
3.1ft9sENE10ktSSW10kt11°C8°C0mm
3:00 AM
FAIR
3.1ft9sENE10ktSW10kt11°C8°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
3ft9sE10ktSW10kt11°C8°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
3ft9sE10ktSW10kt11°C8°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
3ft9sE9ktSW10kt10°C8°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
3ft9sE9ktSW9kt10°C8°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
2.9ft9sE9ktSW9kt10°C8°C0mm
9:00 AM
FAIR
2.7ft9sENE10ktSW10kt11°C8°C0mm
10:00 AM
FAIR
2.4ft9sENE11ktSW11kt11°C8°C0mm
11:00 AM
FAIR
2.2ft9sENE12ktSSW12kt11°C8°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
2.1ft9sENE12ktSSW13kt11°C8°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
2.1ft9sENE13ktSSW15kt12°C8°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
2ft9sENE13ktSSW16kt12°C8°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
2ft9sENE15ktSSW19kt12°C8°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft9sENE16ktSSW21kt12°C8°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft9sENE18ktSSW24kt12°C8°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft9sENE18ktSSW25kt12°C8°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft9sENE18ktSSW27kt12°C8°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.8ft9sENE18ktSSW28kt12°C9°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
1.8ft9sENE19ktSSW28kt12°C9°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft9sENE19ktSSW28kt12°C9°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft9sENE19ktSSW28kt12°C9°C0mm

Friday

Mar 27
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.9-2.1ft 💨 5-25kt 🌡️ 7-12°C

Saturday

Mar 28
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.3-3.9ft 💨 15-26kt 🌡️ 5-7°C

Sunday

Mar 29
GOOD13 good hours
🌊 1.8-4.2ft 💨 6-14kt 🌡️ 7-10°C

Monday

Mar 30
GOOD12 good hours
🌊 2.0-3.3ft 💨 5-18kt 🌡️ 10-12°C

Tuesday

Mar 31
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.7-3.1ft 💨 8-19kt 🌡️ 11-13°C

Wednesday

Apr 1
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.1-2.5ft 💨 11-19kt 🌡️ 12-14°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 8s
Wind Conditions:5-25kt S
Water Temperature:8-9°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Jennette's Pier in North Carolina is an exposed beach and jetty break with consistent surf that can work year-round. It performs best when a northeast swell meets offshore winds from the west, generating a mix of left and right-hand waves. Most of the surf here is powered by groundswells, and the break holds up well at all stages of the tide. While it can get crowded during prime conditions, it's a dependable spot for surfers of all levels. Strong rip currents are a notable hazard, so caution is advised. The best conditions for clean, rideable waves typically occur in winter, with December being the most favorable month.

Best Swell Direction: NE
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Nags Head | County: Dare County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Postcode: 27959 | Road: East Hawks Nest Street | Full Address: 206, East Hawks Nest Street, Nags Head, Dare County, North Carolina, 27959, United States

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionNE
Ideal Wind DirectionW

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