Ocracoke 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
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W
27
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
2.1
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.1ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
7s
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WIND GUSTS
30kt
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AIR TEMP
10°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.6ft @
6s
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PRECIPITATION
0.1mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Sweet 2.1ft waves with mixed swell but blown out with 27kt 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
🌊 0.3-2.7ft 💨 21-28kt 🌡️ 9-12°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft6sS25ktNNE26kt12°C16°C0.1mm
1:00 AM
POOR
1.9ft6sS24ktNNE26kt12°C16°C0.1mm
2:00 AM
POOR
1.7ft6sS24ktNNE26kt12°C16°C0.1mm
3:00 AM
POOR
1.5ft6sS25ktNNE27kt12°C16°C0.2mm
4:00 AM
POOR
1.3ft6sS25ktNNE28kt12°C16°C0.2mm
5:00 AM
POOR
1.1ft6sS26ktNNE29kt11°C16°C0.3mm
6:00 AM
POOR
1ft5sS27ktNNE30kt11°C16°C0.2mm
7:00 AM
POOR
0.9ft5sS27ktN30kt11°C16°C0.2mm
8:00 AM
POOR
0.8ft5sS28ktN31kt11°C16°C0.2mm
9:00 AM
POOR
1.4ft6sSSE27ktN30kt10°C16°C0.1mm
10:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft7sESE27ktN30kt10°C16°C0.1mm
11:00 AM
POOR
2.7ft8sENE26ktN29kt10°C16°C0.1mm
12:00 PM
POOR
2ft7sESE26ktN28kt10°C16°C0.1mm
1:00 PM
POOR
1.2ft7sSSE26ktN28kt10°C16°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft6sS25ktNNE27kt10°C16°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
0.4ft6sS25ktNNE27kt10°C16°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft6sS25ktNNE26kt9°C16°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft6sS26ktNNE26kt9°C16°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft8sSSE25ktNNE26kt9°C16°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft10sSE25ktNNE27kt9°C16°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft13sESE25ktNNE27kt9°C16°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft13sESE24ktNE25kt9°C16°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft13sESE22ktNE24kt9°C16°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
0.3ft13sESE21ktNE23kt9°C16°C0mm

Sunday

Mar 29
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🌊 1.4-4.0ft 💨 6-21kt 🌡️ 9-17°C

Monday

Mar 30
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🌊 1.8-3.4ft 💨 10-15kt 🌡️ 17-19°C

Tuesday

Mar 31
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🌊 0.7-3.4ft 💨 12-20kt 🌡️ 19-20°C

Wednesday

Apr 1
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🌊 0.8-3.4ft 💨 17-19kt 🌡️ 20-21°C

Thursday

Apr 2
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🌊 1.1-4.0ft 💨 14-23kt 🌡️ 12-20°C

Friday

Apr 3
GOOD11 good hours
🌊 2.1-3.5ft 💨 3-19kt 🌡️ 15-20°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.2ft @ 8s
Wind Conditions:6-28kt NNE
Water Temperature:15-17°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Ocracoke Island offers one of the most consistent and uncrowded stretches of surf in North Carolina, with exposed beach-breaks that line the undeveloped shoreline. It performs best in fall, particularly September through November, when tropical storms and nor’easters provide steady southeast and northeast groundswells, often cleaned up by west or northwest offshore winds. Shifting sandbars along Highway 12 access points produce peaky lefts and rights, with conditions usually best around low to mid tide. The remoteness of Ocracoke keeps crowds very light compared to the northern Outer Banks, making it an ideal destination for surfers seeking solitude. However, rips and strong currents are common, and rapidly changing sandbars can create unpredictable conditions.

Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: County: Hyde County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Postcode: 27960 | Road: Mountains-to-Sea Trail | Full Address: Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Hyde County, North Carolina, 27960, United States

Ideal Conditions

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

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