Pelican Watch Surf Report & Forecast

Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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

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E
S
W
4
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.2
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.2ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
7s
💨
WIND GUSTS
5kt
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AIR TEMP
18°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1ft @
9s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 2.2ft waves with mixed swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Thursday

Mar 26
GOOD7 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.6ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 13-22°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft7sE3ktSE3kt13°C16°C0mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft7sE3ktSE3kt13°C16°C0mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft7sE3ktSSE3kt13°C16°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
2.3ft7sE2ktSSW2kt13°C16°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft7sE2ktSW2kt13°C16°C0mm
5:00 AM
FAIR
1.9ft7sE1ktW1kt13°C15°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2ft7sE1ktW1kt13°C15°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft7sESE1ktW2kt13°C15°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.2ft7sESE1ktW2kt14°C15°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.2ft7sESE3ktWSW4kt16°C15°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.2ft7sESE4ktSW5kt18°C15°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.2ft7sESE5ktSSW7kt20°C15°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
2.2ft7sESE6ktSSW8kt21°C16°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
2.2ft7sESE8ktSSW10kt21°C16°C0mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
2.2ft7sESE9ktSSW11kt22°C16°C0mm
3:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft7sESE9ktSSW11kt21°C16°C0mm
4:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft7sESE9ktSSW12kt21°C16°C0mm
5:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft7sESE9ktSSW13kt21°C16°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft7sESE8ktSSW14kt19°C16°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft7sESE7ktSSW16kt18°C16°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft7sESE7ktSSW18kt17°C16°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
2ft7sESE7ktSSW20kt17°C16°C0mm
10:00 PM
FAIR
1.9ft7sESE8ktSSW21kt17°C16°C0mm
11:00 PM
FAIR
1.8ft7sESE9ktSSW23kt17°C16°C0mm

Friday

Mar 27
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.3-2.5ft 💨 8-12kt 🌡️ 17-25°C

Saturday

Mar 28
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.2-2.8ft 💨 9-13kt 🌡️ 10-17°C

Sunday

Mar 29
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 3.1-4.2ft 💨 8-13kt 🌡️ 9-14°C

Monday

Mar 30
GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 3.0-4.1ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 11-19°C

Tuesday

Mar 31
GOOD8 excellent hours
🌊 2.7-3.0ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 14-22°C

Wednesday

Apr 1
GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-2.8ft 💨 4-10kt 🌡️ 15-22°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:1-12kt SE
Water Temperature:15-16°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Pelican Watch in North Carolina is an exposed beach break with consistent surf that can work year-round. It receives a mix of groundswells and windswells, with the ideal swell direction from the southeast and offshore winds from the west. The beach offers both lefts and rights, and the best surf conditions occur when southeast swells align with west winds. Summer is the most reliable season for clean, rideable waves, with July offering the most consistent conditions. The spot is often crowded, and hazards include strong rip currents and sharks.

Best Swell Direction: E
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Carolina Beach | County: New Hanover County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Postcode: 28428 | Road: Pelican Lane | Full Address: Pelican Lane, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28428, United States

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionSE
Ideal Wind DirectionW

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