Southern Duck Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Southern Duck
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | POOR | 0.4ft | 8s | SE | 30kt | NNW | 34kt | -3°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 0.2ft | 7s | SSE | 29kt | NNW | 33kt | -3°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 0.6ft | 7s | SE | 29kt | NNW | 32kt | -4°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 1ft | 7s | ESE | 28kt | NW | 32kt | -4°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 1.3ft | 8s | ESE | 28kt | NW | 31kt | -5°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | POOR | 2.6ft | 8s | E | 27kt | NW | 31kt | -5°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | POOR | 3.9ft | 9s | ENE | 27kt | NW | 30kt | -5°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | POOR | 5.2ft | 10s | NE | 26kt | NW | 30kt | -5°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | POOR | 4.9ft | 10s | NE | 26kt | NNW | 30kt | -5°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | POOR | 4.7ft | 10s | NE | 26kt | NNW | 29kt | -5°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | POOR | 4.4ft | 10s | NE | 26kt | NNW | 29kt | -5°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | POOR | 3.5ft | 10s | ENE | 25kt | NNW | 28kt | -4°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | POOR | 2.7ft | 11s | ENE | 24kt | NNW | 27kt | -4°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 1.8ft | 11s | E | 23kt | NNW | 26kt | -3°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 1.8ft | 11s | ENE | 23kt | NNW | 26kt | -3°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 1.9ft | 11s | ENE | 23kt | NNW | 26kt | -2°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 1.9ft | 11s | ENE | 23kt | NNW | 26kt | -1°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 2ft | 10s | ENE | 22kt | NNW | 25kt | -1°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 2ft | 10s | ENE | 22kt | NNW | 25kt | -1°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 2.1ft | 10s | ENE | 21kt | NNW | 24kt | -1°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 2.2ft | 11s | ENE | 21kt | NNW | 25kt | -1°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 2.2ft | 11s | ENE | 22kt | NNW | 26kt | -1°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 2.3ft | 11s | ENE | 23kt | NNW | 27kt | -2°C | 4°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 2.5ft | 11s | ENE | 21kt | NNW | 24kt | -2°C | 4°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Southern Duck Beach along the Outer Banks of North Carolina is a relatively quiet, lightly crowded beach-break favored by surfers seeking mellow, uncrowded conditions. It tends to perform best in late summer through fall—particularly in September, when tropical swell activity brings more consistent southeast and east-southeast groundswells, especially when combined with cleaner offshore winds (southwest to west). Surf shape is generally cleanest near low to mid tide, and though waves are typically gentle and forgiving, surfers should remain vigilant for rip currents, which can develop around shifting sandbars and near any structures. Access is fairly straightforward via public beach ramps, and while the area stays peaceful due to lower traffic compared to more popular OBX spots, caution is always recommended in shifting conditions.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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