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

0-1FT

Shin to knee

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

1.4FT8s
ESE115º
0.8FT7s
E85º
0.3FT6s
SSE150º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

15KTSSSW

17kts gusts, Cross-shore

Model Forecast
Satellite map of location

Tide

2.9FT

Temperature

74°F

spotName Wind & Weather
76ºF

1mm wetsuit

Rob Mitstifer

South Onslow - New Hanover Forecast

Rob Mitstifer

Today

Another day of small ESE swell. Rideable and semi-clean AM, textured/bumpy PM conditions.

ESE/SE swell in the water and while not huge, there will be options to get in the water. Look for mostly surf up to knee-thigh high which is very user-friendly for all ability levels. Winds start the day light WSW/SW for semi-clean conditions. However, look for SW/SSW winds to increase for additional bump and texture at most breaks by late morning and the afternoon.

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