Carolina Beach Pier Surf Report & Forecast

Surf Report, Surf Forecast & Surf Cam

Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR TO FAIR

Surf Height

0-1FT

Shin to knee

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

1.7FT6s
SSE146º
1.2FT6s
SSW205º
0.2FT13s
ESE123º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

2KTSNNW

3kts gusts, Offshore

Model Forecast
Satellite map of location

Tide

3.2FT

Temperature

79°F

spotName Wind & Weather
74ºF

Rashguard

Mike Watson

South Onslow - New Hanover Forecast

Mike Watson

Today

Smaller surf than we saw yesterday PM, but still some knee-thigh rideable surf.

Afternoon Outlook: Surf slowly losing some size compared to the AM but still looking at loggable surf through the day. Winds shift around more SE during the PM keeping a little texture on the surf. topsail zone seeing the most size and looking fun that way.

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