Carolina Beach Pier Surf Report & Forecast

Surf Report, Surf Forecast & Surf Cam

Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR

Surf Height

1-2FT

Knee to thigh

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

2FT8s
E82º
0.9FT7s
SE128º
0.7FT9s
SE129º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

12KTSSSW

14kts gusts, Cross-shore

Model Forecast
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Tide

1.4FT

Temperature

73°F

spotName Wind & Weather
75ºF

1mm wetsuit

Rob Mitstifer

South Onslow - New Hanover Forecast

Rob Mitstifer

Today

E swell sets up smaller but fun size thigh-waist high surf with favorable AM winds/conditions.

Leftover E swell is down from days prior but we have another clean morning window with offshore winds. Worth a look on the morning lower tide although shape is a little straight/walled. Smaller for the midday and PM, and onshore southerly winds increase for bump and chop. Still rideable then though so don't write it off.

Carolina Beach Pier Surf Forecast

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Carolina Beach Pier Surf Guide

Quieter and more rugged, the community of Carolina Beach is one that puts rural simplicity over urban prosperity. Motels, beach shops and condos continue to line the rough, narrow streets as the impending signs of beach erosion become ever more visible since the artificial opening of the Carolina Beach Inlet in 1952. To get to Carolina Beach, follow 421 south off 17 a mile or so after you cross the bridge and you'll see a harbor and a BP station on the left. Go left and follow it to the beach ro... Read more