Avon Pier Surf Forecast, North Carolina
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Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
15mph
SSW / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sESE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 14sE
Wind Swell
3.6ft @ 5sS
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph SSW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s ESE|12-13mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph from the SSW.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|4-10mph S
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair
9s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Avon Pier Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
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.
Pier pilingsSwimmers and fishermenStrong currents during storms
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Avon Pier Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Avon Pier?
The current wave height at Avon Pier is 1-2ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is SSW at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Avon Pier surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Avon Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Avon Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft E secondary swell at 14s, a 3.6ft S 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 Avon Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Avon Pier is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.