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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 05 Feb 2025 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croatan this week:
The surf forecast for Croatan over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croatan in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 09) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 6th Feb) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 6th Feb) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 12th Feb) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croatan over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sun 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 62 | 37 | 25 | 83 | 98 | 67 | 82 | 35 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 38 | 31 | 129 | 155 | 57 | 40 | 62 | 32 | 62 | 373 | 520 | 381 | 223 | 147 | 322 | 262 | 147 | 96 | 76 | 51 | 37 | 40 | 26 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:35AM 1.08 | 12:57PM 0.81 | 1:40AM 1.05 | 2:04PM 0.76 | 2:53AM 1.03 | 3:18PM 0.75 | 4:07AM 1.04 | 4:29PM 0.79 | 5:10AM 1.06 | 5:29PM 0.84 | 6:03AM 1.08 | 6:20PM 0.91 | 6:49AM 1.09 | 7:05PM 0.96 | 7:29AM 1.08 | 7:48PM 1.00 | 8:07AM 1.06 | 8:27PM 1.02 | 8:42AM 1.02 | 9:06PM 1.02 | 9:17AM 0.97 | 9:43PM 1.01 | 9:51AM 0.91 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:13AM 0.04 | 7:11PM -0.03 | 8:21AM 0.07 | 8:13PM -0.01 | 9:30AM 0.09 | 9:19PM -0.01 | 10:37AM 0.07 | 10:25PM -0.02 | 11:36AM 0.04 | 11:27PM -0.05 | 12:25PM -0.00 | 12:21AM -0.09 | 1:08PM -0.04 | 1:09AM -0.10 | 1:46PM -0.06 | 1:51AM -0.09 | 2:21PM -0.07 | 2:31AM -0.06 | 2:54PM -0.06 | 3:10AM -0.02 | 3:27PM -0.03 | 3:49AM 0.04 | 4:01PM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sun 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 13 | 29 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | -3 | -4 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 0 | -4 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -4 | -1 | -2 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 15mm) heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 1°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A light fall of snow, heaviest on Sat morning. Turning milder with light rain (total 7mm) on Sat afternoon. Icy conditions (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 0°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Tue afternoon will be washed away by heavy rain (total 57mm) on Thu afternoon. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 0°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, strong winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 0°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Croatan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Croatan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Croatan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Croatan 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 (Croatan) 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 Croatan 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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