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Atlantic Beach surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.8 m 6 s ESE · Swell 2: 0.4 m 8 s ESE · Wind waves: 0.7 m 4 s NE
Best window this week: Friday 07:00 EST — 7.6 1.5 m (4.9 ft) at 12 s, cross-shore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (176° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 2.3 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0–1.2 m (3.2–3.8 ft) | 6 s | ESE | 13 kt cross-offshore | 06:28–17:11 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 3.0 B 4 · A 2 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.2–3.7 ft) | 7 s | SE | 11 kt cross-offshore | 06:29–17:10 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 5.7 B 4 · A 4 | 1.1–1.4 m (3.8–4.4 ft) | 8 s | SE | 8 kt cross-shore | 06:30–17:09 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 7.4 B 4 · A 6 | 1.3–1.5 m (4.2–4.8 ft) | 10 s | SE | 6 kt glassy | 06:31–17:09 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 7.6 B 4 · A 7 | 1.2–1.5 m (4.0–4.9 ft) | 11 s | SE | 7 kt cross-shore | 06:32–17:08 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 6.5 B 6 · A 4 | 1.0–1.3 m (3.3–4.2 ft) | 10 s | ESE | 11 kt offshore | 06:33–17:07 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 5.2 B 6 · A 3 | 0.9–1.1 m (3.1–3.8 ft) | 11 s | ESE | 8 kt onshore | 06:34–17:06 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 07:00 | 1.9 B 2 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.8 ft) | 6 s ESE | 16 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 10:00 | 2.2 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 6 s ESE | 15 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 13:00 | 2.3 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 7 s ESE | 14 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 16:00 | 2.2 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s ESE | 12 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 19:00 | 2.2 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s ESE | 10 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 2.2 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 6 s ESE | 8 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 01:00 | 2.1 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 6 s ESE | 10 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 2.2 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 6 s ESE | 10 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 2.4 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 6 s ESE | 11 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 2.7 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 7 s ESE | 12 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 2.8 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 7 s ESE | 12 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 3.0 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 7 s SE | 13 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 3.1 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 7 s SE | 12 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 22:00 | 3.0 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 7 s SE | 9 kt E cross-shore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Onslow Bay Outer, NC (217) (41159), 57 km from Atlantic Beach, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.1 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) |
| Peak period | 7 s | 6 s |
| Swell from | ESE | E |
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Atlantic Beach tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (EST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 07:00 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 13:20 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 19:50 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 02:00 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) · Low 08:10 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 14:30 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 20:50 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 03:10 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 09:20 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 15:30 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 21:40 (-0.6 m / -1.8 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 04:00 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 10:20 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) · High 16:20 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) · Low 22:20 (-0.6 m / -1.8 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 04:50 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 11:10 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) · High 17:00 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) · Low 23:10 (-0.6 m / -1.9 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 05:30 (+0.7 m / +2.2 ft) · Low 11:50 (-0.6 m / -1.8 ft) · High 17:40 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 23:40 (-0.6 m / -1.9 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 06:10 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) · Low 12:30 (-0.6 m / -1.8 ft) · High 18:20 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 2.0 Emerald Isle 28 km · 1.1 m (3.4 ft) now
- 2.1 Topsail 94 km · 1.2 m (4.0 ft) now
- 1.9 Wrightsville Beach 111 km · 1.2 m (4.0 ft) now
- 1.0 Cape Hatteras 116 km · 0.9 m (3.1 ft) now
- 1.4 Wilmington 122 km · 1.2 m (4.0 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/New_York). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (34.50, -76.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.