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Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast
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Shackleford Banks surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 06 Feb 2025 EST
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 Wednesday (Feb 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 12th Feb) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 12th Feb) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Feb) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 12 days.
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 75 | 89 | 122 | 151 | 46 | 40 | 14 | 23 | 119 | 240 | 204 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 228 | 136 | 141 | 657 | 541 | 212 | 47 | 113 | 106 | 158 | 157 | 138 | 98 | 108 | 84 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:21PM 0.45 | 4:10AM 0.61 | 4:31PM 0.45 | 5:19AM 0.61 | 5:38PM 0.46 | 6:21AM 0.63 | 6:38PM 0.49 | 7:15AM 0.64 | 7:30PM 0.52 | 8:02AM 0.65 | 8:17PM 0.55 | 8:44AM 0.65 | 8:59PM 0.57 | 9:22AM 0.64 | 9:38PM 0.59 | 9:57AM 0.62 | 10:16PM 0.59 | 10:32AM 0.59 | 10:51PM 0.59 | 11:06AM 0.56 | 11:27PM 0.58 | 11:40AM 0.53 | 12:04AM 0.57 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:24PM -0.03 | 10:44AM 0.02 | 10:32PM -0.03 | 11:49AM 0.01 | 11:37PM -0.05 | 12:46PM -0.01 | 12:37AM -0.06 | 1:36PM -0.03 | 1:29AM -0.08 | 2:19PM -0.05 | 2:17AM -0.08 | 2:58PM -0.05 | 3:02AM -0.08 | 3:34PM -0.05 | 3:43AM -0.06 | 4:08PM -0.05 | 4:23AM -0.04 | 4:40PM -0.03 | 5:02AM -0.00 | 5:12PM -0.01 | 5:41AM 0.03 | 5:45PM 0.02 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 6 | -3 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 14 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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