K.O.A. Surf Report & Forecast

North Carolina

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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
0.5
ft
🌊
SWELL
HEIGHT
0.5ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
6s
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WIND GUSTS
31kt
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AIR TEMP
8°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.3ft @
15s
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PRECIPITATION
0.2mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Tiny waves under 1ft 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
🌊 0.2-2.1ft 💨 17-29kt 🌡️ 7-10°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft6sS28ktNNE31kt10°C16°C0.2mm
1:00 AM
POOR
1.8ft6sS27ktNNE30kt10°C15°C0.4mm
2:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft5sS26ktNNE29kt10°C15°C0.6mm
3:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft6sSSE26ktNNE30kt10°C15°C0.6mm
4:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft7sSE27ktNNE31kt9°C15°C0.6mm
5:00 AM
POOR
1.1ft8sESE27ktNNE32kt9°C15°C0.7mm
6:00 AM
POOR
1ft7sSE26ktN32kt9°C15°C0.6mm
7:00 AM
POOR
0.8ft6sSSE26ktN31kt9°C15°C0.6mm
8:00 AM
POOR
0.7ft5sS26ktN31kt9°C15°C0.5mm
9:00 AM
POOR
0.6ft5sS27ktN31kt9°C15°C0.4mm
10:00 AM
POOR
0.5ft6sS28ktN31kt8°C15°C0.2mm
11:00 AM
POOR
0.5ft6sS29ktN30kt8°C15°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft8sSSE29ktN30kt8°C14°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft10sESE29ktN30kt7°C14°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft13sE28ktN30kt7°C14°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft13sE27ktN30kt7°C14°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft13sE26ktN29kt7°C14°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft13sE25ktN29kt7°C14°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft13sE24ktNNE27kt7°C14°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft13sE22ktNNE25kt7°C14°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft13sE21ktNNE24kt8°C14°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft14sE19ktNNE22kt8°C13°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
0.2ft15sE18ktNE21kt8°C13°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
0.2ft17sE17ktNE20kt8°C13°C0mm

Sunday

Mar 29
POOR7 excellent hours
🌊 0.2-6.0ft 💨 3-17kt 🌡️ 8-15°C

Monday

Mar 30
GOOD8 good hours
🌊 1.6-4.1ft 💨 8-13kt 🌡️ 15-16°C

Tuesday

Mar 31
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🌊 1.5-2.3ft 💨 13-16kt 🌡️ 17-17°C

Wednesday

Apr 1
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.2-4.4ft 💨 13-18kt 🌡️ 17-18°C

Thursday

Apr 2
GOOD12 good hours
🌊 1.3-3.9ft 💨 2-14kt 🌡️ 13-18°C

Friday

Apr 3
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 2.1-2.7ft 💨 12-15kt 🌡️ 18-18°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.2ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:3-29kt NNE
Water Temperature:12-16°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

K.O.A in North Carolina is an exposed beach break with dependable surf that can work throughout the year. It performs best when a northeast swell combines with offshore winds from the west, producing a balanced mix of left and right-hand waves. The break handles both windswells and groundswells effectively and offers good surf across all stages of the tide. While the spot can become crowded when conditions are ideal, it remains a solid choice for consistent surf. Surfers should be cautious of hazards such as rip currents, man-made dangers like buoys, and occasional shark activity. The best conditions for clean, rideable waves typically occur in winter, with March being the most favorable month.

Best Swell Direction: E
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Neighborhood: Hattie Creef Landing | County: Dare County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Postcode: 27972 | Road: Sand Street | Full Address: Sand Street, Hattie Creef Landing, Salvo, Dare County, North Carolina, 27972, 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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