What are the current surf conditions at Surf City Pier?

Surf City Pier currently has varying wave conditions. Check the live forecast above for real-time wave heights, wind conditions, and tide information updated every 6 hours.

What's the best time to surf Surf City Pier?

The best time to surf Surf City Pier is typically when swell comes from the SE direction. Check the tide charts and wind forecasts above for optimal surfing conditions.

Surf City Pier Surf Report & Forecast

Surf City, North Carolina

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🌬️ WIND

12
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🌊 SWELL

0.7
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HEIGHT

0.7ft

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PERIOD

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WIND GUSTS

22kt

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AIR TEMP

11°C

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SECONDARY
SWELL

0.9ft @
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0mm

SURF QUALITY

Poor conditions right now. Tiny waves under 1ft with wind swell (short period) but pretty windy at 12kt Might want to wait for better conditions.

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Saturday

Mar 28

POOR2 good hours

🌊 0.2-3.9ft 💨 7-13kt 🌡️ 7-14°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	2.4ft	5s	SSW	11kt	NNE	22kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
1:00 AM	FAIR	2.2ft	5s	S	10kt	NNE	21kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 AM	FAIR	2ft	5s	S	9kt	NNE	21kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	5s	S	9kt	NNE	21kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	5s	S	9kt	NNE	21kt	11°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 AM	POOR	1.5ft	5s	S	9kt	NNE	21kt	11°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	1.3ft	5s	S	10kt	NNE	22kt	11°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 AM	POOR	1.1ft	5s	S	10kt	N	23kt	10°C	14°C	0.1mm
8:00 AM	POOR	1ft	5s	S	10kt	N	24kt	10°C	14°C	0.1mm
9:00 AM	POOR	0.8ft	5s	S	11kt	N	23kt	10°C	14°C	0.1mm
10:00 AM	POOR	0.7ft	5s	S	12kt	N	22kt	11°C	14°C	0mm
11:00 AM	POOR	0.6ft	5s	S	13kt	N	21kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
12:00 PM	POOR	1.1ft	6s	SSE	13kt	N	21kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
1:00 PM	POOR	1.5ft	7s	ESE	13kt	N	20kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 PM	POOR	2ft	9s	E	13kt	N	20kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 PM	POOR	2ft	9s	E	12kt	N	19kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	1.9ft	9s	E	12kt	NNE	18kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	1.8ft	9s	E	11kt	NNE	18kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	1.2ft	8s	ESE	10kt	NNE	17kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	0.7ft	7s	SSE	8kt	NNE	17kt	11°C	14°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	0.2ft	5s	S	7kt	NE	16kt	10°C	14°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1.4ft	6s	SSE	7kt	NE	16kt	9°C	14°C	0mm
10:00 PM	GOOD	2.7ft	7s	ESE	7kt	NE	17kt	8°C	14°C	0mm
11:00 PM	GOOD	3.9ft	8s	E	7kt	NE	17kt	7°C	14°C	0mm

Sunday

Mar 29

GOOD5 excellent hours

🌊 1.9-4.0ft 💨 3-7kt 🌡️ 5-17°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	GOOD	3.3ft	8s	E	7kt	NE	17kt	7°C	14°C	0mm
1:00 AM	GOOD	2.7ft	8s	E	7kt	NE	17kt	6°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 AM	GOOD	2.1ft	9s	E	6kt	NE	17kt	6°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 AM	GOOD	2ft	9s	E	6kt	NE	17kt	5°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 AM	GOOD	2ft	9s	E	6kt	NE	17kt	5°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 AM	FAIR	1.9ft	9s	E	6kt	NE	17kt	5°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 AM	GOOD	2.1ft	9s	E	6kt	NE	16kt	5°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 AM	GOOD	2.2ft	9s	E	5kt	NE	15kt	6°C	14°C	0mm
8:00 AM	GOOD	2.3ft	9s	E	5kt	NE	14kt	6°C	14°C	0mm
9:00 AM	GOOD	2.8ft	9s	E	5kt	NE	13kt	9°C	14°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	3.2ft	9s	E	6kt	ENE	11kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	3.6ft	8s	E	6kt	ENE	10kt	15°C	14°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	3.8ft	8s	E	6kt	E	9kt	16°C	14°C	0mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	3.9ft	8s	E	6kt	ESE	8kt	17°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 PM	GOOD	4ft	8s	E	7kt	SE	7kt	17°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 PM	GOOD	4ft	8s	E	6kt	SE	7kt	17°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 PM	GOOD	3.9ft	8s	ESE	6kt	SE	7kt	17°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 PM	GOOD	3.9ft	7s	ESE	6kt	SSE	7kt	17°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 PM	GOOD	3.8ft	7s	ESE	5kt	SSE	7kt	15°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.7ft	7s	ESE	5kt	SSE	7kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
8:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.7ft	7s	ESE	4kt	SSE	7kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
9:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.6ft	7s	ESE	4kt	SSE	7kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.6ft	7s	ESE	3kt	SSE	6kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.5ft	7s	ESE	3kt	S	6kt	13°C	15°C	0mm

Monday

Mar 30

EXCELLENT16 excellent hours

🌊 2.3-3.5ft 💨 0-8kt 🌡️ 12-20°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.5ft	7s	ESE	2kt	SSW	5kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.4ft	7s	ESE	2kt	SSW	3kt	12°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.4ft	7s	ESE	2kt	SW	2kt	12°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.3ft	7s	ESE	1kt	WSW	2kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.3ft	7s	ESE	1kt	WSW	1kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.2ft	7s	ESE	0kt	W	1kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.9ft	7s	ESE	1kt	WSW	1kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.6ft	7s	ESE	1kt	SSW	2kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.3ft	7s	ESE	1kt	S	3kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.5ft	7s	ESE	3kt	S	5kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.8ft	7s	ESE	4kt	S	6kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3ft	7s	ESE	5kt	S	8kt	18°C	15°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	3ft	7s	ESE	6kt	S	9kt	19°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	3ft	7s	ESE	7kt	S	10kt	19°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 PM	GOOD	3ft	7s	ESE	8kt	S	12kt	20°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 PM	GOOD	3ft	7s	ESE	8kt	S	12kt	20°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 PM	GOOD	3ft	7s	ESE	8kt	S	11kt	20°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 PM	GOOD	3ft	7s	ESE	8kt	S	11kt	20°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 PM	GOOD	3ft	7s	SE	7kt	S	12kt	19°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 PM	GOOD	3ft	7s	SE	6kt	S	13kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3ft	7s	SE	4kt	SSW	14kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3ft	7s	SE	4kt	SSW	13kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	7s	SE	4kt	SSW	12kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	7s	SE	4kt	SSW	11kt	15°C	15°C	0mm

Tuesday

Mar 31

FAIR7 excellent hours

🌊 2.5-3.4ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 16-23°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	7s	SE	5kt	SSW	14kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 AM	GOOD	3.2ft	7s	SE	6kt	SSW	17kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 AM	GOOD	3.3ft	7s	SE	7kt	SSW	19kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 AM	GOOD	3.3ft	7s	SE	6kt	SSW	18kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 AM	GOOD	3.3ft	7s	SE	5kt	SSW	17kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.4ft	7s	SE	5kt	SSW	17kt	18°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.3ft	7s	SE	4kt	SSW	14kt	18°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.2ft	7s	SE	4kt	SSW	12kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.2ft	7s	SE	3kt	SSW	10kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	7s	SE	4kt	SSW	10kt	18°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	7s	SE	5kt	SSW	11kt	19°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	7s	SE	6kt	SSW	11kt	21°C	15°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	3.2ft	7s	SE	7kt	SSW	12kt	21°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 PM	FAIR	3.3ft	7s	SE	9kt	S	12kt	22°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 PM	FAIR	3.4ft	7s	SE	10kt	S	13kt	23°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 PM	FAIR	3.1ft	7s	SE	10kt	S	14kt	23°C	16°C	0mm
4:00 PM	FAIR	2.8ft	7s	SE	10kt	S	15kt	22°C	16°C	0mm
5:00 PM	FAIR	2.5ft	7s	SE	10kt	S	16kt	22°C	16°C	0mm
6:00 PM	FAIR	2.8ft	7s	SE	10kt	ENE	18kt	21°C	16°C	0mm
7:00 PM	GOOD	3.1ft	7s	SE	9kt	NW	20kt	20°C	16°C	0mm
8:00 PM	FAIR	3.3ft	7s	SE	8kt	SSW	22kt	18°C	16°C	0mm
9:00 PM	FAIR	3.3ft	7s	SE	8kt	SSW	22kt	19°C	16°C	0mm
10:00 PM	FAIR	3.2ft	7s	SE	9kt	SSW	22kt	19°C	16°C	0mm
11:00 PM	FAIR	3.2ft	7s	SE	9kt	SSW	22kt	19°C	16°C	0mm

Wednesday

Apr 1

FAIR3 good hours

🌊 0.5-3.2ft 💨 7-12kt 🌡️ 18-24°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	FAIR	3.2ft	7s	SE	9kt	SSW	22kt	19°C	16°C	0mm
1:00 AM	FAIR	3.2ft	7s	SE	9kt	SSW	22kt	19°C	16°C	0mm
2:00 AM	FAIR	3.2ft	8s	SE	9kt	SSW	23kt	19°C	16°C	0mm
3:00 AM	FAIR	3.2ft	8s	SE	9kt	SSW	22kt	18°C	16°C	0mm
4:00 AM	FAIR	3.2ft	8s	SE	8kt	SSW	22kt	18°C	16°C	0mm
5:00 AM	FAIR	3.1ft	8s	SE	8kt	SSW	22kt	18°C	16°C	0mm
6:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	8s	SE	8kt	SSW	22kt	18°C	16°C	0mm
7:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	8s	SE	8kt	SSW	21kt	19°C	16°C	0mm
8:00 AM	GOOD	3ft	8s	SE	7kt	SSW	21kt	19°C	16°C	0mm
9:00 AM	FAIR	3ft	8s	SE	8kt	SSW	19kt	20°C	16°C	0mm
10:00 AM	FAIR	3ft	8s	SE	9kt	SSW	18kt	21°C	16°C	0mm
11:00 AM	FAIR	2.9ft	8s	SE	10kt	SSW	17kt	22°C	16°C	0mm
12:00 PM	FAIR	2.9ft	8s	SE	11kt	SSW	17kt	23°C	16°C	0mm
1:00 PM	FAIR	2.9ft	8s	SE	11kt	SSW	17kt	23°C	16°C	0mm
2:00 PM	FAIR	2.9ft	8s	SE	12kt	S	16kt	24°C	16°C	0mm
3:00 PM	FAIR	3ft	8s	SE	12kt	S	17kt	23°C	16°C	0mm
4:00 PM	FAIR	3.1ft	8s	SE	11kt	SSW	18kt	23°C	16°C	0mm
5:00 PM	FAIR	3.2ft	8s	SE	11kt	SSW	18kt	22°C	16°C	0mm
6:00 PM	FAIR	2.3ft	9s	SE	10kt	SSW	20kt	21°C	16°C	0mm
7:00 PM	FAIR	1.4ft	10s	SE	10kt	SSW	21kt	20°C	16°C	0mm
8:00 PM	FAIR	0.5ft	11s	SE	9kt	SSW	23kt	19°C	16°C	0mm
9:00 PM	FAIR	0.5ft	11s	SE	8kt	SSW	23kt	19°C	16°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	0.5ft	11s	SE	8kt	SSW	23kt	19°C	16°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	0.5ft	11s	SE	7kt	SSW	23kt	19°C	16°C	0mm

Thursday

Apr 2

GOOD7 excellent hours

🌊 1.5-3.5ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 12-18°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	FAIR	1.5ft	9s	SE	6kt	SSW	20kt	18°C	16°C	0.1mm
1:00 AM	GOOD	2.4ft	8s	SE	6kt	SW	18kt	18°C	16°C	0.2mm
2:00 AM	GOOD	3.4ft	6s	SSE	5kt	SW	16kt	17°C	16°C	0.3mm
3:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.4ft	6s	SSE	4kt	SW	13kt	17°C	16°C	0.4mm
4:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.5ft	7s	SE	4kt	SW	10kt	17°C	16°C	0.5mm
5:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.5ft	7s	SE	3kt	SSW	8kt	17°C	16°C	0.6mm
6:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.5ft	7s	SE	3kt	WSW	8kt	17°C	16°C	0.6mm
7:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.5ft	7s	SE	3kt	WNW	8kt	17°C	16°C	0.6mm
8:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.5ft	8s	SE	3kt	NNW	8kt	17°C	16°C	0.6mm
9:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3.4ft	8s	SE	5kt	N	12kt	16°C	16°C	0.7mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	3.4ft	8s	SE	7kt	NNE	16kt	14°C	16°C	0.8mm
11:00 AM	FAIR	3.3ft	8s	SE	9kt	ENE	19kt	13°C	16°C	0.9mm
12:00 PM	FAIR	3.2ft	8s	SE	8kt	ENE	16kt	14°C	16°C	0.7mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	3.1ft	8s	SE	8kt	ENE	14kt	14°C	16°C	0.6mm
2:00 PM	GOOD	3.1ft	8s	SE	7kt	ENE	11kt	15°C	17°C	0.4mm
3:00 PM	GOOD	3ft	8s	SE	7kt	ENE	10kt	15°C	17°C	0.3mm
4:00 PM	GOOD	2.9ft	8s	SE	8kt	ENE	10kt	15°C	17°C	0.2mm
5:00 PM	GOOD	2.8ft	8s	SE	8kt	ENE	9kt	15°C	17°C	0mm
6:00 PM	GOOD	2.8ft	8s	SE	8kt	NE	10kt	14°C	17°C	0mm
7:00 PM	GOOD	2.7ft	8s	SE	7kt	NE	12kt	14°C	17°C	0mm
8:00 PM	GOOD	2.7ft	8s	SE	7kt	NE	13kt	13°C	17°C	0mm
9:00 PM	GOOD	2.6ft	8s	SE	7kt	NE	13kt	13°C	17°C	0mm
10:00 PM	GOOD	2.5ft	8s	SE	7kt	NE	13kt	12°C	17°C	0mm
11:00 PM	GOOD	2.4ft	8s	SE	6kt	NE	13kt	12°C	17°C	0mm

Friday

Apr 3

EXCELLENT20 excellent hours

🌊 2.4-3.2ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 12-21°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	GOOD	2.4ft	8s	SE	6kt	NE	13kt	12°C	17°C	0mm
1:00 AM	GOOD	2.5ft	8s	SE	6kt	NE	14kt	12°C	17°C	0.1mm
2:00 AM	GOOD	2.5ft	8s	SE	5kt	NE	14kt	12°C	17°C	0.1mm
3:00 AM	GOOD	2.5ft	8s	SE	5kt	NE	13kt	12°C	17°C	0.1mm
4:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.5ft	8s	SE	5kt	NE	12kt	12°C	17°C	0mm
5:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.6ft	8s	SE	5kt	NE	11kt	12°C	17°C	0mm
6:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.6ft	8s	SE	4kt	ENE	10kt	13°C	17°C	0mm
7:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.6ft	8s	SE	4kt	ENE	8kt	14°C	17°C	0mm
8:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.7ft	8s	SE	3kt	ENE	7kt	14°C	17°C	0mm
9:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.7ft	8s	SE	3kt	E	8kt	17°C	17°C	0mm
10:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.8ft	8s	SE	4kt	SE	10kt	19°C	17°C	0mm
11:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.8ft	8s	SE	4kt	SSE	11kt	21°C	17°C	0mm
12:00 PM	EXCELLENT	2.9ft	8s	SE	4kt	SSE	12kt	20°C	17°C	0.1mm
1:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	8s	SE	3kt	S	13kt	20°C	17°C	0.2mm
2:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.2ft	8s	SE	3kt	SSW	14kt	19°C	17°C	0.3mm
3:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.2ft	8s	SE	4kt	SW	13kt	19°C	17°C	0.5mm
4:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.2ft	8s	SE	4kt	WSW	12kt	19°C	17°C	0.8mm
5:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.2ft	8s	SE	4kt	W	12kt	19°C	17°C	1mm
6:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	8s	SE	3kt	W	8kt	19°C	17°C	0.9mm
7:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	9s	SE	2kt	WSW	5kt	18°C	17°C	0.9mm
8:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	9s	SE	1kt	WSW	1kt	18°C	17°C	0.8mm
9:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	9s	SE	2kt	SSW	3kt	18°C	17°C	0.6mm
10:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	9s	SE	3kt	S	5kt	18°C	17°C	0.4mm
11:00 PM	EXCELLENT	3.1ft	9s	SE	4kt	SE	7kt	18°C	17°C	0.2mm

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions

Average Swell:2.4ft @ 7s

Wind Conditions:3-13kt NNE

Water Temperature:14-15°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Surf City Pier in North Carolina is an exposed sandbar break known for its very reliable surf that works year-round. It performs best when a southeast swell pairs with offshore winds from the northwest, delivering consistent, high-quality waves primarily generated by groundswells. While the break can handle a range of conditions, it often draws a crowd when it's firing. Surfers should be aware of potential localism in the lineup, as well as occasional shark sightings. The best time for clean, rideable waves is typically during the winter months, with November offering the most favorable and consistent conditions.

Best Swell Direction: SE

Bottom Type: Sand

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionSE

Ideal Wind DirectionNW

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