North Carolina
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Avon Pier for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Avon Pier, North Carolina. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 7s with moderate E wind around 10mph. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with light SSE winds.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 9mph WSW winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 15mph out of the WSW.
Avon Pier is a classic Outer Banks beach break offering consistent waves along Hatteras Island's east-facing shore. The pier helps organize sandbars and creates a useful visual reference, while the east-facing exposure picks up E and NE Atlantic swells well during autumn and winter storm seasons.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Avon Pier is 2ft with a 6.8s swell period. Wind is NE at 16mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Avon Pier is 2ft, produced by a 3.7ft E wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Avon Pier is Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Avon Pier works best with a E swell and W 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 Avon Pier. 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.
Avon Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Avon Pier is a classic Outer Banks beach break offering consistent waves along Hatteras Island's east-facing shore. The pier helps organize sandbars and creates a useful visual reference, while the east-facing exposure picks up E and NE Atlantic swells well during autumn and winter storm seasons.
The prime season at Avon Pier 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 Avon Pier include pier pilings, swimmers and fishermen, strong currents during storms. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Avon 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
