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Pelican Watch Surf Forecast
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Pelican Watch surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 13 Mar 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pelican Watch this week:
The surf forecast for Pelican Watch over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pelican Watch in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 16th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 16th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 16th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pelican Watch over the next 12 days.
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 20 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 38 | 252 | 695 | 859 | 542 | 159 | 141 | 83 | 53 | 52 | 28 | 29 | 142 | 232 | 599 | 811 | 65 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 131 | 963 | 1285 | 256 | 104 | 43 | 41 | 206 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:03AM 1.34 | 8:21PM 1.27 | 8:39AM 1.30 | 8:56PM 1.32 | 9:13AM 1.25 | 9:30PM 1.35 | 9:46AM 1.18 | 10:04PM 1.36 | 10:19AM 1.10 | 10:40PM 1.35 | 10:52AM 1.01 | 11:17PM 1.32 | 11:29AM 0.94 | 11:58PM 1.28 | 12:10PM 0.87 | 12:46AM 1.24 | 1:00PM 0.83 | 1:43AM 1.22 | 2:01PM 0.81 | 2:47AM 1.23 | 3:10PM 0.84 | 3:52AM 1.27 | 4:17PM 0.93 | 4:52AM 1.34 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:08PM -0.05 | 2:21AM -0.06 | 2:39PM -0.05 | 3:00AM -0.05 | 3:08PM -0.04 | 3:38AM -0.03 | 3:37PM -0.02 | 4:16AM 0.02 | 4:07PM 0.02 | 4:55AM 0.07 | 4:38PM 0.06 | 5:37AM 0.13 | 5:14PM 0.10 | 6:23AM 0.19 | 5:54PM 0.14 | 7:17AM 0.23 | 6:44PM 0.17 | 8:19AM 0.25 | 7:46PM 0.18 | 9:24AM 0.23 | 8:55PM 0.15 | 10:24AM 0.17 | 10:05PM 0.09 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 29 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | - | 14 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pelican Watch Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pelican Watch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pelican Watch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pelican Watch 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 (Pelican Watch) 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 Pelican Watch 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.
Pelican Watch is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Wilmington. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wilmington. Wilmington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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