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Long Beach surf break

Long Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 26 Dec 2024 EST
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
Long Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Long Beach sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is 9.8°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Long Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 30th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 30th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 30th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.4
ESE
0.3
SE
0.2
SSE
0.4
SE
0.3
ESE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
ESE
1.1
SE
1.5
SSE
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
SE
1.1
SW
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.9
S
0.4
SSW
0.2
ESE
0.2
E
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.1
SE
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
Period(s) (?)88665955666677766669109996611101010121111111312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)14206471635296792161166149107702710118017191717175213118910522233
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
15
SW
10
N
10
SE
5
E
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
W
5
N
10
SSE
10
S
20
SSW
20
W
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
offcross-
on
glassoncross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
ononcrossoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:52AM
1.41
3:56PM
1.21
4:40AM
1.48
4:45PM
1.22
5:27AM
1.54
5:32PM
1.24
6:12AM
1.59
6:17PM
1.26
6:56AM
1.64
7:00PM
1.28
7:38AM
1.67
7:40PM
1.33
8:17AM
1.69
8:24PM
1.36
8:59AM
1.68
9:10PM
1.39
9:43AM
1.64
10:00PM
1.42
10:30AM
1.58
10:54PM
1.45
11:21AM
1.50
11:52PM
1.48
12:16PM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:53AM
0.25
9:57PM
0.15
10:44AM
0.20
10:45PM
0.10
11:32AM
0.15
11:30PM
0.05
12:18PM
0.10
12:13AM
0.00
1:02PM
0.07
12:56AM
-0.04
1:45PM
0.04
1:36AM
-0.08
2:23PM
0.00
2:20AM
-0.09
3:06PM
-0.02
3:07AM
-0.07
3:50PM
-0.03
3:57AM
-0.03
4:37PM
-0.04
4:52AM
0.03
5:27PM
-0.03
5:53AM
0.09
6:22PM
-0.03
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-7:15--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18-
Sunset--5:09--5:10--5:10--5:12--5:13--5:13--5:14--5:14--5:15--5:15--5:16--5:17
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Rain (mm)
-----------236---------11------------
Temp. °C7911111317192020202020181918182019181615182018978545455101113
Feels °C (?)247710161718192016171819181819171716141818164230-3-2-1206710

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min -1°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Long Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Long Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long Beach 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 (Long Beach) 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 Long Beach 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.

Are you planning a vacation in North Carolina? If you are looking for accommodation near Long Beach, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Wilmington which is 44 km (27 miles) away. Other places in and around North Carolina where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Myrtle Beach which is 78 km (48 miles) away and Socastee, 88 km (55 miles) away.

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