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Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast
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Shackleford Banks surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 26 Dec 2024 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 Monday (Dec 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shackleford Banks in the next 12 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 30th Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 30th Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 29th Dec) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 12 days.
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
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| Energy (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 38 | 96 | 123 | 136 | 237 | 456 | 469 | 163 | 107 | 68 | 40 | 54 | 200 | 64 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 66 | 154 | 64 | 29 | 16 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:19PM 0.46 | 5:56AM 0.60 | 6:09PM 0.47 | 6:41AM 0.62 | 6:56PM 0.48 | 7:25AM 0.65 | 7:42PM 0.50 | 8:07AM 0.68 | 8:26PM 0.51 | 8:50AM 0.69 | 9:08PM 0.53 | 9:30AM 0.70 | 9:53PM 0.55 | 10:13AM 0.69 | 10:39PM 0.56 | 10:58AM 0.67 | 11:27PM 0.58 | 11:45AM 0.64 | 12:19AM 0.59 | 12:36PM 0.59 | 1:14AM 0.60 | 1:32PM 0.55 | 2:14AM 0.61 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:35AM 0.09 | 11:18PM 0.04 | 12:25PM 0.07 | 12:05AM 0.02 | 1:11PM 0.05 | 12:50AM 0.00 | 1:56PM 0.02 | 1:35AM -0.02 | 2:38PM 0.00 | 2:19AM -0.03 | 3:20PM -0.02 | 3:02AM -0.05 | 3:58PM -0.04 | 3:49AM -0.05 | 4:40PM -0.05 | 4:37AM -0.05 | 5:22PM -0.06 | 5:30AM -0.04 | 6:06PM -0.06 | 6:27AM -0.02 | 6:54PM -0.06 | 7:30AM -0.01 | 7:46PM -0.06 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 1°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the WSW by Mon 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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