Shackleford Banks Surf Report & Forecast

North Carolina

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🌬️ WIND

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9
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
2.5
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.5ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
6s
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WIND GUSTS
10kt
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AIR TEMP
19°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.6ft @
9s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Sweet 2.5ft waves with mixed swell with light 9kt winds Note: winds from NNE would be better.

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Thursday

Mar 26
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🌊 0.8-2.6ft 💨 9-19kt 🌡️ 19-20°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
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2.4ft7sESE11ktS12kt19°C15°C0mm
1:00 AM
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1.6ft7sESE12ktS13kt19°C15°C0mm
2:00 AM
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0.8ft8sSE13ktS14kt19°C15°C0mm
3:00 AM
POOR
1.3ft7sSE12ktS13kt19°C15°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
1.9ft6sSE10ktSSW11kt19°C15°C0mm
5:00 AM
FAIR
2.5ft6sSE9ktSSW10kt19°C15°C0mm
6:00 AM
FAIR
2.5ft6sESE9ktSW10kt19°C15°C0mm
7:00 AM
FAIR
2.6ft6sESE9ktSW10kt19°C15°C0mm
8:00 AM
FAIR
2.6ft6sESE9ktSW10kt19°C15°C0mm
9:00 AM
FAIR
2.6ft6sESE9ktSW10kt19°C15°C0mm
10:00 AM
FAIR
2.5ft6sESE9ktWSW10kt19°C15°C0mm
11:00 AM
FAIR
2.5ft6sESE9ktWSW10kt19°C15°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
2.4ft6sESE10ktSW12kt19°C15°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
2.4ft6sESE11ktSW13kt19°C15°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
2.3ft6sESE12ktSW14kt19°C15°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
2.3ft6sESE14ktSW16kt19°C15°C0mm
4:00 PM
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2.2ft7sESE15ktSW18kt19°C15°C0mm
5:00 PM
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2.2ft7sESE16ktSW21kt19°C15°C0mm
6:00 PM
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2.2ft7sESE16ktSW21kt20°C15°C0mm
7:00 PM
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2.2ft7sESE17ktSW22kt20°C15°C0mm
8:00 PM
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2.1ft7sESE17ktSW22kt20°C15°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
2.1ft7sESE17ktSW24kt20°C15°C0mm
10:00 PM
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2.1ft7sESE18ktSW25kt20°C15°C0mm
11:00 PM
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2.1ft7sESE19ktSW26kt20°C14°C0mm

Friday

Mar 27
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🌊 1.2-3.0ft 💨 20-28kt 🌡️ 13-20°C

Saturday

Mar 28
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🌊 0.2-2.7ft 💨 22-27kt 🌡️ 10-13°C

Sunday

Mar 29
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🌊 1.0-4.8ft 💨 8-24kt 🌡️ 11-17°C

Monday

Mar 30
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🌊 1.8-4.3ft 💨 8-14kt 🌡️ 17-19°C

Tuesday

Mar 31
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🌊 0.2-4.2ft 💨 12-15kt 🌡️ 19-20°C

Wednesday

Apr 1
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🌊 0.6-3.5ft 💨 10-17kt 🌡️ 20-21°C

Forecast Summary

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Average Swell:1.9ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:9-28kt S
Water Temperature:14-15°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Shackleford Banks in North Carolina is an exposed beach break renowned for its very consistent surf. It performs best when a south swell combines with offshore winds from the north-northeast, producing both left and right-hand waves. The break responds well to a mix of groundswells and windswells and maintains dependable conditions across a range of swell events. Despite its reliability, Shackleford Banks remains uncrowded—even during solid surf—making it an excellent spot for those seeking solitude in the lineup. The most favorable conditions typically occur during autumn, with August being the prime month for clean, rideable waves.

Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: County: Carteret County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Postcode: 28531 | Full Address: Cow Island, Carteret County, North Carolina, 28531, United States

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionS
Ideal Wind DirectionNNE

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