Avalon Pier Surf Forecast, North Carolina
North Carolina
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.25s
Wind
14mph
SSW / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 10sE
Wind Swell
3.3ft @ 5sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light SSW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|4mph SSW
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 12mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|12-15mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SW breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|6mph S
Forecast Charts
Avalon Pier Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills is one of the most consistently rideable breaks on the Outer Banks, which also makes it consistently packed. The pier helps organize sandbars that produce mainly rights, and conditions can transform overnight from mushy to sand-sucking barrels. NE groundswells from nor'easters deliver the best waves, especially during winter months when the pier break really comes alive.
Pier pilingsCrowdsRip currentsCan get hollow and powerful
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Avalon Pier Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Avalon Pier?
The current wave height at Avalon Pier is 1-2ft with a 5.25s swell period. Wind is SSW at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Avalon Pier surf forecast?
Our Avalon Pier 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Avalon Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Avalon Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft E primary swell at 10s, a 3.3ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Avalon Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Avalon Pier is Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.