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Nags Head Pier surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nags Head Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Nags Head Pier over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 13) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nags Head Pier in the next 12 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 19) at 2AM.
Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 13th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 13th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 13th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nags Head Pier over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Energy (?) | 87 | 95 | 145 | 117 | 104 | 59 | 75 | 46 | 28 | 55 | 59 | 5 | 38 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 37 | 56 | 36 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | off | off | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:51AM 1.00 | 8:09PM 1.20 | 8:27AM 0.98 | 8:44PM 1.22 | 9:03AM 0.96 | 9:20PM 1.22 | 9:39AM 0.93 | 9:56PM 1.20 | 10:15AM 0.90 | 10:34PM 1.17 | 10:53AM 0.86 | 11:15PM 1.14 | 11:36AM 0.84 | 12:00AM 1.12 | 12:28PM 0.83 | 12:52AM 1.10 | 1:28PM 0.84 | 1:51AM 1.09 | 2:33PM 0.89 | 2:54AM 1.10 | 3:37PM 0.98 | 3:56AM 1.12 | 4:36PM 1.09 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:53AM 0.17 | 1:48PM 0.17 | 2:32AM 0.15 | 2:21PM 0.17 | 3:10AM 0.16 | 2:54PM 0.18 | 3:47AM 0.17 | 3:28PM 0.19 | 4:26AM 0.20 | 4:03PM 0.22 | 5:06AM 0.24 | 4:41PM 0.25 | 5:49AM 0.26 | 5:24PM 0.27 | 6:38AM 0.28 | 6:16PM 0.29 | 7:32AM 0.27 | 7:18PM 0.30 | 8:29AM 0.25 | 8:28PM 0.28 | 9:26AM 0.20 | 9:38PM 0.23 | 10:21AM 0.13 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wed 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 |
Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | - | 1 |
Temp. °C | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C (?) | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the N by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Nags Head Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nags Head Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Nags Head Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nags Head Pier 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 (Nags Head Pier) 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 Nags Head Pier 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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