North Carolina
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on ESE swell at 9s.
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on ESE swell at 9s.
Best window·Tuesday 6AM–9AM·3-4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Abalone St., North Carolina. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 9s with light SW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WSW swell at 3s with strong WSW wind at 14mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with strong W wind at 17mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and very poor with 13mph out of the NNE.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and very poor conditions with 16mph NE winds.
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Abalone St. is a mellow beach break located on North Carolina's Outer Banks, offering forgiving sand-bottom waves perfect for learning and progression. With its SSW-facing orientation, the spot picks up Atlantic swells efficiently during fall and winter months when consistent swell patterns dominate the region. The protected beach environment and light crowds make it an ideal escape for surfers seeking quality waves without the intensity of more famous breaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Abalone St. is 1-2ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Abalone St. is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.9ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 1.4ft NE wind swell swell at 6s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Abalone St. is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 9.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Abalone St. works best with a NE swell and SW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Abalone St.. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Abalone St. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Abalone St. is a mellow beach break located on North Carolina's Outer Banks, offering forgiving sand-bottom waves perfect for learning and progression. With its SSW-facing orientation, the spot picks up Atlantic swells efficiently during fall and winter months when consistent swell patterns dominate the region. The protected beach environment and light crowds make it an ideal escape for surfers seeking quality waves without the intensity of more famous breaks.
The prime season at Abalone St. is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Abalone St. include strong currents, occasional sandbars shifting. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Abalone St. forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
