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K.O.A surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for K.O.A this week:
The surf forecast for K.O.A over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at K.O.A in the next 12 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for K.O.A over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 124 | 130 | 143 | 146 | 149 | 116 | 94 | 96 | 73 | 47 | 31 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 39 | 117 | 25 | 4 | 90 | 51 | 49 | 40 | 29 | 74 | 25 | 26 | 64 | 38 | 38 | 35 | 49 | 35 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:22AM 0.18 | 9:09PM 0.25 | 9:04AM 0.18 | 9:42PM 0.26 | 9:43AM 0.18 | 10:17PM 0.27 | 10:23AM 0.18 | 10:54PM 0.29 | 11:02AM 0.18 | 11:35PM 0.30 | 11:45AM 0.18 | 12:17AM 0.30 | 12:32PM 0.18 | 1:02AM 0.31 | 1:25PM 0.18 | 1:50AM 0.30 | 2:24PM 0.19 | 2:42AM 0.30 | 3:30PM 0.20 | 3:37AM 0.28 | 4:39PM 0.22 | 4:37AM 0.27 | 5:44PM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:20PM 0.00 | 3:20AM 0.03 | 2:51PM 0.00 | 4:03AM 0.02 | 3:23PM 0.01 | 4:47AM 0.02 | 3:56PM 0.01 | 5:33AM 0.02 | 4:32PM 0.01 | 6:21AM 0.02 | 5:12PM 0.01 | 7:12AM 0.02 | 5:56PM 0.02 | 8:04AM 0.02 | 6:48PM 0.02 | 8:54AM 0.02 | 7:50PM 0.04 | 9:44AM 0.02 | 9:01PM 0.05 | 10:34AM 0.02 | 10:19PM 0.05 | 11:22AM 0.02 | 11:38PM 0.05 | |||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | - | 6 | 5 | - | 1 | 8 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the K.O.A Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for K.O.A provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at K.O.A can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our K.O.A surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (K.O.A) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for K.O.A may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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