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Outer Banks surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.1 m 15 s ENE · Swell 2: 0.1 m 12 s E · Wind waves: 1.1 m 8 s ENE
Best window this week: Sunday 07:00 EST — 0.8 1.6 m (5.2 ft) at 11 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (318° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.3–3.6 ft) | 7 s | E | 10 kt cross-shore | 06:24–17:05 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0–1.2 m (3.2–4.0 ft) | 6 s | ESE | 8 kt cross-shore | 06:25–17:04 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 1.4–1.6 m (4.4–5.1 ft) | 8 s | ESE | 9 kt cross-offshore | 06:26–17:03 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.6 B 0 · A 0 | 1.6–1.8 m (5.2–6.0 ft) | 9 s | ESE | 9 kt offshore | 06:27–17:02 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.7 B 0 · A 1 | 1.8–2.1 m (6.0–6.9 ft) | 11 s | ESE | 6 kt cross-shore | 06:28–17:01 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 0.5 B 0 · A 0 | 1.7–1.8 m (5.7–5.9 ft) | 11 s | E | 13 kt onshore | 06:29–17:00 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 0.8 B 0 · A 1 | 1.6–1.8 m (5.1–5.8 ft) | 11 s | E | 8 kt glassy | 06:30–16:59 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 07:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 8 s E | 12 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 10:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 8 s E | 10 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 13:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s E | 7 kt E cross-offshore |
| Mon 16:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 6 s E | 7 kt E cross-offshore |
| Mon 19:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 6 s E | 11 kt ESE cross-offshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s E | 9 kt ESE offshore |
| Tue 01:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s E | 9 kt E cross-offshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s ESE | 5 kt E cross-offshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s ESE | 7 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 10:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 6 s ESE | 6 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 13:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s ESE | 6 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 16:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 7 s ESE | 7 kt E cross-offshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 7 s ESE | 11 kt E cross-offshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 7 s ESE | 10 kt ESE offshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Oregon Inlet, NC (192) (44095), 24 km from Outer Banks, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.1 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 1.0 m (3.2 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.
Outer Banks tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (EST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 01:40 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 07:50 (-0.2 m / -0.8 ft) · High 14:20 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) · Low 20:40 (-0.2 m / -0.6 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 02:40 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 08:50 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) · High 15:20 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 21:30 (-0.2 m / -0.6 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 03:50 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 10:00 (-0.2 m / -0.6 ft) · High 16:10 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 22:20 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 04:50 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 11:00 (-0.2 m / -0.5 ft) · High 17:00 (+0.2 m / +0.5 ft) · Low 23:10 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 05:50 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) · Low 12:00 (-0.2 m / -0.5 ft) · High 17:50 (+0.1 m / +0.5 ft) · Low 23:50 (-0.2 m / -0.8 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 06:40 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) · Low 12:50 (-0.1 m / -0.5 ft) · High 18:30 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 00:40 (-0.2 m / -0.8 ft) · High 07:20 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 13:40 (-0.1 m / -0.5 ft) · High 19:10 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 2.9 Lake Worth 31 km · 0.8 m (2.8 ft) now
- 1.0 Cape Hatteras 41 km · 0.9 m (3.1 ft) now
- 2.6 Nags Head 46 km · 0.8 m (2.8 ft) now
- 2.2 Kitty Hawk 59 km · 0.7 m (2.4 ft) now
- 2.0 Corolla 97 km · 0.7 m (2.2 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 (35.50, -75.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.