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Cape Hatteras surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.1 m 16 s ESE · Wind waves: 0.9 m 6 s E
Best window this week: Friday 07:00 EST — 5.5 1.5 m (5.0 ft) at 11 s, cross-onshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (198° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 1.0 B 2 · A 0 | 0.8–1.0 m (2.7–3.2 ft) | 6 s | ESE | 11 kt offshore | 06:25–17:06 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 2.4 B 4 · A 1 | 0.9–1.1 m (2.9–3.4 ft) | 7 s | SE | 9 kt cross-offshore | 06:26–17:05 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 4.6 B 4 · A 3 | 1.2–1.3 m (4.0–4.3 ft) | 8 s | SE | 9 kt cross-shore | 06:26–17:04 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 4.6 B 3 · A 3 | 1.3–1.4 m (4.4–4.6 ft) | 9 s | SE | 10 kt cross-onshore | 06:27–17:03 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 5.5 B 2 · A 5 | 1.3–1.6 m (4.3–5.1 ft) | 11 s | SE | 7 kt cross-onshore | 06:28–17:02 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 5.0 B 4 · A 3 | 1.2–1.3 m (3.8–4.3 ft) | 11 s | ESE | 13 kt cross-shore | 06:29–17:02 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 4.9 B 5 · A 3 | 1.0–1.3 m (3.4–4.2 ft) | 11 s | ESE | 7 kt glassy | 06:30–17:01 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 07:00 | 1.0 B 2 · A 0 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 6 s ESE | 13 kt NE offshore |
| Mon 10:00 | 1.0 B 2 · A 0 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 6 s ESE | 11 kt NNE offshore |
| Mon 13:00 | 0.8 B 2 · A 0 | 0.8 m (2.7 ft) | 6 s ESE | 9 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Mon 16:00 | 1.0 B 2 · A 0 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 6 s ESE | 10 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Mon 19:00 | 1.0 B 2 · A 0 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 6 s ESE | 10 kt E cross-offshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 1.0 B 2 · A 0 | 0.9 m (2.8 ft) | 6 s ESE | 9 kt E cross-shore |
| Tue 01:00 | 1.2 B 2 · A 0 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 6 s ESE | 8 kt E cross-offshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 1.5 B 2 · A 1 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 6 s ESE | 7 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 1.5 B 2 · A 1 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 6 s ESE | 8 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 1.9 B 3 · A 1 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 6 s SE | 10 kt NE offshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 2.0 B 3 · A 1 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 7 s SE | 9 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 2.4 B 4 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 7 s SE | 9 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 2.4 B 3 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 7 s SE | 10 kt E cross-offshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 2.4 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 7 s SE | 7 kt ESE cross-shore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Cape Hatteras East, NC (250) (41120), 32 km from Cape Hatteras, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.1 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) |
| Peak period | 8 s | 8 s |
| Swell from | E | 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.
Cape Hatteras tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (EST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 07:00 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) · High 13:20 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 19:50 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 02:00 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 08:10 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) · High 14:20 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) · Low 20:40 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 03:00 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) · Low 09:10 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) · High 15:20 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 21:30 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 03:50 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 10:10 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) · High 16:10 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 22:20 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 04:40 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 11:00 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 17:00 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) · Low 23:00 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 05:20 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 11:50 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 17:40 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) · Low 23:40 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 06:10 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 12:30 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 18:30 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 0.4 Outer Banks 41 km · 1.1 m (3.4 ft) now
- 2.9 Lake Worth 54 km · 0.8 m (2.8 ft) now
- 2.6 Nags Head 82 km · 0.8 m (2.8 ft) now
- 2.2 Kitty Hawk 94 km · 0.7 m (2.4 ft) now
- 1.9 Atlantic Beach 116 km · 1.1 m (3.8 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 (35.25, -75.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.