What are the current surf conditions at The Lighthouse?

The Lighthouse 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 The Lighthouse?

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

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🌬️ WIND

19
kt

🌊 SWELL

0.9
ft

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SWELL
HEIGHT

0.9ft

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SWELL
PERIOD

10s

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WIND GUSTS

32kt

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AIR TEMP

21°C

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SECONDARY
SWELL

1ft @
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PRECIPITATION

0.2mm

SURF QUALITY

Poor conditions right now. Tiny waves under 1ft with quality 10s ground swell but strong 19kt winds making it choppy Might want to wait for better conditions.

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Sunday

Nov 9

POOR1 good hours

🌊 0.9-1.0ft 💨 8-19kt 🌡️ 19-21°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	FAIR	1ft	6s	SE	8kt	S	10kt	19°C	19°C	0.1mm
1:00 AM	POOR	1ft	5s	SE	8kt	S	11kt	19°C	19°C	0.1mm
2:00 AM	POOR	1ft	7s	SE	8kt	SSW	14kt	19°C	19°C	0.2mm
3:00 AM	FAIR	1ft	9s	SE	9kt	SSW	16kt	19°C	19°C	0.3mm
4:00 AM	GOOD	1ft	11s	SE	9kt	SSW	18kt	19°C	19°C	0.4mm
5:00 AM	POOR	1ft	10s	SE	12kt	SSW	22kt	20°C	19°C	0.3mm
6:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	14kt	SSW	25kt	20°C	19°C	0.3mm
7:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	16kt	SSW	29kt	20°C	19°C	0.3mm
8:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	17kt	SSW	30kt	20°C	19°C	0.3mm
9:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	18kt	SSW	31kt	21°C	19°C	0.2mm
10:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	19kt	SSW	32kt	21°C	19°C	0.2mm
11:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	19kt	SSW	32kt	21°C	19°C	0.2mm
12:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	19kt	SSW	31kt	21°C	19°C	0.2mm
1:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	19kt	SSW	30kt	21°C	19°C	0.1mm
2:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	19kt	SSW	30kt	21°C	19°C	0.1mm
3:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	19kt	SSW	30kt	20°C	19°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	19kt	SSW	30kt	20°C	19°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	18kt	SSW	30kt	20°C	19°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	18kt	SSW	30kt	20°C	19°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	17kt	SSW	29kt	20°C	19°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	17kt	SW	29kt	20°C	19°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	17kt	SW	29kt	20°C	19°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	SE	17kt	SW	29kt	20°C	19°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	10s	ESE	17kt	SW	29kt	20°C	19°C	0.1mm

Monday

Nov 10

POORCheck individual hours

🌊 0.8-3.3ft 💨 15-20kt 🌡️ 10-20°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	0.8ft	10s	ESE	17kt	SW	29kt	20°C	19°C	0.1mm
1:00 AM	POOR	0.8ft	10s	ESE	17kt	SW	29kt	20°C	19°C	0.1mm
2:00 AM	POOR	1.6ft	9s	SE	16kt	WSW	25kt	19°C	19°C	0.1mm
3:00 AM	POOR	2.5ft	7s	SSE	15kt	W	21kt	18°C	19°C	0.2mm
4:00 AM	FAIR	3.3ft	6s	S	15kt	WNW	17kt	17°C	19°C	0.2mm
5:00 AM	POOR	3.2ft	6s	S	16kt	WNW	17kt	16°C	19°C	0.2mm
6:00 AM	POOR	3.1ft	6s	S	18kt	NW	17kt	16°C	19°C	0.2mm
7:00 AM	POOR	3.1ft	6s	S	19kt	NW	17kt	15°C	19°C	0.2mm
8:00 AM	POOR	3ft	6s	S	18kt	NW	17kt	14°C	19°C	0.1mm
9:00 AM	POOR	2.9ft	7s	S	18kt	NW	16kt	13°C	19°C	0.1mm
10:00 AM	POOR	2.8ft	7s	SSE	17kt	WNW	16kt	12°C	19°C	0mm
11:00 AM	POOR	2.7ft	7s	SSE	16kt	WNW	16kt	12°C	18°C	0mm
12:00 PM	POOR	2.6ft	7s	SSE	16kt	WNW	17kt	12°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 PM	POOR	2.5ft	7s	SSE	16kt	W	17kt	12°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 PM	POOR	2.5ft	7s	SSE	16kt	W	17kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 PM	POOR	2.4ft	7s	SSE	17kt	W	18kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	2.4ft	7s	SSE	18kt	W	19kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	2.4ft	7s	SSE	18kt	W	19kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	2.4ft	7s	SSE	18kt	W	20kt	12°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	2.4ft	7s	SSE	18kt	WNW	20kt	12°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	2.4ft	7s	S	17kt	WNW	20kt	12°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	2.4ft	7s	S	17kt	WNW	19kt	11°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	2.5ft	6s	S	17kt	W	19kt	11°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	2.4ft	6s	S	20kt	WNW	20kt	10°C	18°C	0mm

Tuesday

Nov 11

POORCheck individual hours

🌊 1.1-4.0ft 💨 20-31kt 🌡️ 5-11°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	2.3ft	6s	S	24kt	WNW	22kt	8°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 AM	POOR	2.2ft	6s	S	27kt	WNW	24kt	7°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 AM	POOR	2.6ft	6s	S	28kt	WNW	26kt	6°C	18°C	0.1mm
3:00 AM	POOR	3.1ft	7s	S	30kt	WNW	29kt	5°C	18°C	0.1mm
4:00 AM	POOR	3.6ft	7s	S	31kt	WNW	31kt	5°C	18°C	0.1mm
5:00 AM	POOR	3.7ft	7s	S	30kt	WNW	31kt	5°C	18°C	0.1mm
6:00 AM	POOR	3.9ft	8s	S	28kt	WNW	30kt	5°C	18°C	0.1mm
7:00 AM	POOR	4ft	8s	SSW	27kt	WNW	29kt	5°C	18°C	0.1mm
8:00 AM	POOR	3.8ft	8s	SSW	27kt	WNW	30kt	5°C	18°C	0.1mm
9:00 AM	POOR	3.6ft	8s	S	26kt	WNW	30kt	5°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 AM	POOR	3.4ft	8s	S	25kt	WNW	30kt	5°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 AM	POOR	3.2ft	8s	S	25kt	WNW	30kt	6°C	18°C	0mm
12:00 PM	POOR	3ft	8s	S	24kt	WNW	30kt	7°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 PM	POOR	2.7ft	8s	S	24kt	WNW	29kt	7°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 PM	POOR	2.6ft	8s	S	24kt	WNW	28kt	8°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 PM	POOR	2.5ft	7s	SSW	23kt	WNW	26kt	8°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	2.4ft	7s	SSW	22kt	WNW	25kt	9°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	2.1ft	7s	SSE	22kt	W	24kt	9°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	1.8ft	7s	SE	22kt	W	24kt	9°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	1.4ft	7s	E	22kt	W	24kt	10°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	1.4ft	7s	E	22kt	W	23kt	10°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1.4ft	7s	E	21kt	W	22kt	10°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	1.4ft	7s	E	21kt	W	21kt	11°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	1.1ft	7s	ENE	20kt	WSW	20kt	11°C	18°C	0mm

Wednesday

Nov 12

POORCheck individual hours

🌊 0.2-1.9ft 💨 18-30kt 🌡️ 11-16°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	0.8ft	6s	NE	19kt	WSW	20kt	11°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 AM	POOR	0.5ft	6s	NNE	18kt	WSW	19kt	11°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 AM	POOR	0.5ft	7s	NE	20kt	WSW	22kt	12°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 AM	POOR	0.5ft	8s	E	22kt	WSW	24kt	12°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 AM	POOR	0.5ft	10s	ESE	23kt	WSW	27kt	12°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 AM	POOR	0.5ft	9s	ESE	25kt	WSW	29kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	0.6ft	9s	ESE	26kt	WSW	31kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 AM	POOR	0.6ft	9s	ESE	28kt	WSW	33kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 AM	POOR	0.6ft	9s	ESE	29kt	WSW	35kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 AM	POOR	0.6ft	9s	ESE	29kt	WSW	37kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 AM	POOR	0.6ft	9s	SE	30kt	WSW	39kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 AM	POOR	0.5ft	12s	ESE	29kt	WSW	36kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
12:00 PM	POOR	0.4ft	15s	ESE	28kt	WSW	34kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 PM	POOR	0.2ft	17s	E	27kt	WSW	32kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 PM	POOR	0.3ft	17s	E	27kt	WSW	31kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 PM	POOR	0.3ft	17s	E	26kt	WSW	30kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	0.3ft	17s	E	26kt	WSW	29kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	15s	ESE	26kt	WSW	30kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	1.4ft	14s	ESE	25kt	WSW	30kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	1.9ft	12s	SE	25kt	WSW	31kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	1.9ft	12s	SE	25kt	WSW	31kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1.9ft	12s	SE	25kt	WSW	31kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	1.8ft	12s	SE	25kt	W	31kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	1.8ft	12s	SE	23kt	W	31kt	16°C	18°C	0mm

Thursday

Nov 13

POORCheck individual hours

🌊 1.0-3.2ft 💨 9-22kt 🌡️ 13-15°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	11s	SE	22kt	W	30kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 AM	POOR	1.6ft	11s	SE	21kt	W	29kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 AM	POOR	2.2ft	10s	SSE	20kt	WNW	28kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 AM	POOR	2.7ft	9s	S	19kt	WNW	26kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 AM	POOR	3.2ft	7s	S	18kt	WNW	25kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 AM	POOR	3ft	7s	S	17kt	WNW	24kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	2.8ft	7s	S	17kt	WNW	24kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 AM	POOR	2.6ft	7s	S	16kt	NW	23kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 AM	POOR	2.4ft	7s	S	16kt	NW	22kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 AM	POOR	2.3ft	7s	S	16kt	NW	20kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 AM	POOR	2.1ft	7s	S	16kt	NW	19kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 AM	POOR	2ft	7s	S	15kt	NW	18kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
12:00 PM	POOR	1.9ft	7s	S	15kt	NW	17kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 PM	POOR	1.8ft	7s	S	15kt	NW	16kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	7s	S	14kt	NNW	15kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 PM	POOR	1.6ft	7s	S	13kt	NNW	14kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	1.5ft	7s	S	12kt	NNW	13kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	1.4ft	6s	S	12kt	NNW	12kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	1.4ft	6s	S	11kt	NNW	12kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	1.3ft	6s	S	11kt	NNW	12kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	1.2ft	6s	S	11kt	NNW	11kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1.1ft	6s	S	10kt	NNW	11kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 PM	FAIR	1.1ft	6s	S	10kt	NNW	11kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 PM	FAIR	1ft	7s	S	9kt	NNW	10kt	13°C	18°C	0mm

Friday

Nov 14

FAIR8 good hours

🌊 1.0-1.0ft 💨 5-13kt 🌡️ 13-16°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	FAIR	1ft	7s	S	9kt	NNW	9kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 AM	FAIR	1ft	8s	SSE	8kt	NNW	9kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 AM	GOOD	1ft	8s	SSE	8kt	NNW	8kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 AM	FAIR	1ft	9s	SE	8kt	NNW	8kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 AM	FAIR	1ft	9s	SE	7kt	NNW	7kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 AM	FAIR	1ft	9s	ESE	7kt	NNW	7kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 AM	FAIR	1ft	8s	E	7kt	NNW	6kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 AM	FAIR	1ft	8s	E	6kt	NNW	6kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 AM	GOOD	1ft	8s	E	6kt	NNW	5kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 AM	GOOD	1ft	9s	ESE	5kt	NNW	4kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	1ft	9s	SE	5kt	NW	4kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	1ft	8s	ESE	5kt	WNW	5kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	1ft	8s	ESE	5kt	W	5kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	1ft	8s	E	6kt	WSW	6kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 PM	GOOD	1ft	8s	ESE	7kt	WSW	8kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 PM	FAIR	1ft	8s	ESE	9kt	WSW	9kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	1ft	9s	SE	10kt	WSW	11kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	1ft	9s	SE	11kt	WSW	12kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	1ft	9s	SE	12kt	SW	13kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	1ft	9s	SE	13kt	SW	14kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	1ft	8s	SE	13kt	WSW	15kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1ft	8s	SE	13kt	WSW	16kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	1ft	8s	SE	13kt	WSW	17kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	1ft	8s	SE	13kt	W	17kt	16°C	18°C	0mm

Saturday

Nov 15

POORCheck individual hours

🌊 0.7-1.2ft 💨 9-16kt 🌡️ 13-16°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	8s	SE	13kt	W	17kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	8s	SE	13kt	W	17kt	16°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 AM	POOR	1ft	7s	SE	13kt	WNW	16kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 AM	POOR	1ft	7s	SSE	12kt	WNW	15kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 AM	POOR	1ft	6s	S	12kt	WNW	14kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 AM	POOR	1ft	6s	S	12kt	NW	14kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	1ft	6s	S	12kt	NNW	13kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	6s	S	12kt	NNW	13kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	7s	SSE	13kt	N	14kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	7s	SE	15kt	N	14kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	8s	SE	16kt	NNE	15kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 AM	POOR	0.9ft	8s	SE	16kt	NNE	15kt	15°C	18°C	0mm
12:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	8s	SE	16kt	N	15kt	14°C	18°C	0mm
1:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	8s	SE	16kt	N	16kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
2:00 PM	POOR	0.9ft	8s	SE	16kt	N	15kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
3:00 PM	POOR	0.8ft	8s	SE	15kt	N	15kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	0.8ft	8s	SE	15kt	N	15kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	0.8ft	8s	SE	14kt	N	15kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	0.8ft	9s	SE	14kt	N	14kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	0.8ft	9s	SE	13kt	N	13kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	0.8ft	9s	SE	12kt	N	12kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	0.7ft	9s	SE	11kt	N	11kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
10:00 PM	FAIR	0.7ft	9s	SE	10kt	NNE	10kt	13°C	18°C	0mm
11:00 PM	FAIR	1.2ft	8s	ESE	9kt	N	9kt	13°C	18°C	0mm

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions

Average Swell:1.7ft @ 8s

Wind Conditions:8-20kt S

Water Temperature:18-19°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

The Lighthouse in North Carolina is an exposed beach and jetty break known for its dependable surf that can work year-round. It performs best when northeast swells combine with offshore winds from the west, producing a mix of left and right-hand waves. The break responds well to both groundswells and windswells and is most favorable around low tide as it begins to rise. While it’s a popular spot and often crowded during good conditions, it remains a go-to location for consistent waves. Surfers should be cautious of rip currents, submerged obstacles, sharks, and the occasional wreck. The best window for clean, rideable surf is typically in spring, with March offering the most reliable conditions.

Best Swell Direction: E

Bottom Type: Sand

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