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Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast
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Shackleford Banks surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shackleford Banks this week:
The surf forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shackleford Banks in the next 12 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 23 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 33 | 32 | 61 | 48 | 35 | 50 | 33 | 31 | 42 | 47 | 160 | 111 | 115 | 33 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 31 | 35 | 31 | 22 | 62 | 54 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:53PM 0.66 | 12:17PM 0.55 | 12:33AM 0.65 | 12:59PM 0.53 | 1:18AM 0.63 | 1:48PM 0.52 | 2:12AM 0.62 | 2:46PM 0.52 | 3:14AM 0.62 | 3:49PM 0.55 | 4:18AM 0.62 | 4:54PM 0.59 | 5:22AM 0.63 | 5:54PM 0.65 | 6:22AM 0.65 | 6:50PM 0.71 | 7:18AM 0.67 | 7:43PM 0.78 | 8:11AM 0.68 | 8:35PM 0.82 | 9:03AM 0.68 | 9:26PM 0.85 | 9:53AM 0.68 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:32PM 0.09 | 6:23AM 0.11 | 6:09PM 0.11 | 7:06AM 0.13 | 6:53PM 0.12 | 7:54AM 0.15 | 7:44PM 0.13 | 8:49AM 0.15 | 8:46PM 0.13 | 9:48AM 0.14 | 9:55PM 0.12 | 10:46AM 0.11 | 11:05PM 0.09 | 11:41AM 0.07 | 12:10AM 0.04 | 12:33PM 0.02 | 1:11AM -0.01 | 1:23PM -0.02 | 2:07AM -0.06 | 2:12PM -0.06 | 3:00AM -0.09 | 3:00PM -0.08 | 3:53AM -0.10 | |||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 |
| Sunset | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | - | 6 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 6 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Shackleford Banks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shackleford Banks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shackleford Banks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shackleford Banks 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 (Shackleford Banks) 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 Shackleford Banks 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.
Shackleford Banks is 37 km (23 miles) from Havelock. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Havelock. Havelock has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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