Outer Banks Fishing Pier Surf Report & Forecast

Nags Head, North Carolina

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

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E
S
W
9
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
2.2
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.2ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
8s
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WIND GUSTS
13kt
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AIR TEMP
27°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.7ft @
9s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.2ft waves with mixed swell and 9kt offshore winds

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Sunday

Aug 9
POOR5 good hours
🌊 1.6-2.3ft 💨 5-21kt 🌡️ 26-28°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
2ft9sESE14ktSW20kt27°C28°C0.1mm
1:00 AM
POOR
2ft9sESE13ktSW19kt27°C28°C0.1mm
2:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft9sESE13ktWSW19kt26°C29°C0.2mm
3:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktSW19kt26°C29°C0.2mm
4:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktSW18kt26°C29°C0.2mm
5:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktSW18kt26°C29°C0.2mm
6:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktSW18kt26°C29°C0.2mm
7:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktWSW18kt26°C29°C0.2mm
8:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktWSW18kt26°C29°C0.1mm
9:00 AM
FAIR
2.2ft8sESE11ktWSW15kt26°C29°C0.1mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
2.2ft8sESE9ktWSW13kt27°C29°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
2.3ft8sSE8ktWSW10kt27°C29°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft8sSE7ktSW9kt28°C29°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft8sSE6ktSW8kt28°C29°C0mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft8sSE5ktSSW7kt28°C29°C0mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
2.1ft8sSE10ktSSW11kt28°C29°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft8sESE14ktSSW16kt28°C29°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft8sESE19ktS21kt28°C29°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft8sESE19ktSSW23kt28°C29°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft8sESE20ktSSW24kt28°C29°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft8sESE21ktSSW26kt28°C29°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft8sESE20ktSSW25kt28°C29°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft8sESE19ktSSW25kt28°C29°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft8sESE18ktSW24kt27°C29°C0mm

Monday

Aug 10
POOR1 good hours
🌊 1.0-1.6ft 💨 7-19kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Tuesday

Aug 11
POOR1 good hours
🌊 0.6-2.0ft 💨 5-18kt 🌡️ 25-29°C

Wednesday

Aug 12
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.7-1.6ft 💨 4-14kt 🌡️ 25-29°C

Thursday

Aug 13
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.7-1.7ft 💨 8-18kt 🌡️ 25-29°C

Friday

Aug 14
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.8-1.2ft 💨 3-17kt 🌡️ 24-28°C

Saturday

Aug 15
POOR1 good hours
🌊 0.6-2.1ft 💨 6-18kt 🌡️ 27-30°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.7ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:5-21kt SW
Water Temperature:28-29°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Outer Banks Fishing Pier in North Carolina is an exposed beach and jetty break known for its consistent surf and year-round potential. It works best when an east-northeast swell aligns with offshore winds from the west, producing both left and right-hand waves. Most of the surf here is driven by groundswells, and the break tends to be at its best around low tide as it begins to rise. Despite the quality of the waves, the spot remains relatively uncrowded, even during solid conditions. However, strong rip currents are a notable hazard and require caution. The most favorable conditions for clean, rideable waves typically occur in summer, with July offering the most reliable surf.

Best Swell Direction: NE
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Nags Head | Neighborhood: South Nags Head | County: Dare County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Postcode: 27959 | Road: South Old Oregon Inlet Road | Full Address: 8915, South Old Oregon Inlet Road, South Nags Head, 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 DirectionENE
Ideal Wind DirectionW

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