Jolly Roger Pier Surf Report & Forecast

Topsail Beach, North Carolina

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Current Surf Conditions at Jolly Roger Pier

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

N
E
S
W
4
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.2
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.2ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
7s
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WIND GUSTS
10kt
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AIR TEMP
17°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1ft @
9s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Sweet 2.2ft waves with mixed swell with glassy conditions Note: this spot works best at 3-4ft, winds from N would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

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Thursday

Mar 26
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🌊 1.9-2.7ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 14-22°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
2.6ft7sESE4ktS6kt15°C14°C0mm
1:00 AM
POOR
2.6ft8sESE4ktS8kt15°C14°C0mm
2:00 AM
POOR
2.7ft8sESE4ktS11kt15°C14°C0mm
3:00 AM
POOR
2.6ft7sESE4ktSSW8kt14°C14°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
2.5ft7sESE3ktSW6kt14°C14°C0mm
5:00 AM
POOR
2.4ft6sESE3ktWSW3kt14°C14°C0mm
6:00 AM
POOR
2.3ft7sESE3ktWSW5kt14°C14°C0mm
7:00 AM
POOR
2.3ft7sESE3ktWSW7kt14°C14°C0mm
8:00 AM
POOR
2.2ft7sESE3ktWSW9kt15°C14°C0mm
9:00 AM
POOR
2.2ft7sESE4ktSW10kt16°C14°C0mm
10:00 AM
POOR
2.2ft7sESE4ktSW10kt17°C14°C0mm
11:00 AM
POOR
2.2ft7sESE5ktSW11kt18°C14°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
2.2ft7sESE6ktSSW11kt20°C14°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
2.1ft7sESE7ktSSW11kt21°C14°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
2.1ft7sESE9ktSSW12kt22°C14°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
2ft7sESE9ktSSW14kt22°C14°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
2ft7sESE9ktSSW16kt21°C14°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft7sESE9ktSSW18kt20°C14°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft7sESE8ktSSW19kt19°C14°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft7sESE7ktSSW19kt18°C14°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft7sESE7ktSW20kt17°C14°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft7sESE8ktSSW22kt17°C14°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft7sESE8ktSSW24kt17°C14°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft7sESE9ktSSW26kt17°C14°C0mm

Friday

Mar 27
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🌊 1.2-2.3ft 💨 8-10kt 🌡️ 12-28°C

Saturday

Mar 28
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🌊 0.5-2.9ft 💨 7-12kt 🌡️ 7-14°C

Sunday

Mar 29
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🌊 2.1-4.3ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 5-17°C

Monday

Mar 30
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🌊 3.3-3.9ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 13-20°C

Tuesday

Mar 31
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🌊 2.4-3.3ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 14-22°C

Wednesday

Apr 1
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🌊 0.7-3.1ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 16-24°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:3-10kt S
Water Temperature:14-15°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Jolly Roger Pier on Topsail Beach offers solid surf when long-period groundswells arrive, thanks to its exposed location. Right now, the surf is around 3.5 ft, with strong 7-second period swell and steady northeast winds—creating punchy, rideable waves that are shaping up nicely. This break works best in fall, especially October through November, when tropical storms and nor’easters deliver reliable southeast and northeast swells, often cleaned up by offshore breezes from the west to northwest. Expect peaky lefts and rights that usually mirror low to mid tide conditions. Thanks to its less trafficked location compared to nearby Pier spots, crowds are lighter. Be sure to watch for rip currents and shifting bars, especially during larger swells.

Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: Topsail Beach | County: Pender County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Postcode: 28445 | Road: Ocean Boulevard | Full Address: 1327, Ocean Boulevard, Topsail Beach, Pender County, North Carolina, 28445, United States

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Wave Height3-4 ft
Ideal Period7-7s
Ideal Swell DirectionN
Ideal Wind DirectionN

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