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Bath House Surf Forecast, North Carolina

North Carolina

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Bath House surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.25s
Wind
16mph
SSW / Gusts 25mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 10sE
Wind Swell
3.3ft @ 5sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SSW.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|4mph SSW
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 13mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|12-14mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with moderate SW wind around 7mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|6-7mph S
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Forecast Charts

Bath House Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Bath House is a mellow beach break located on North Carolina's barrier islands, offering forgiving sand bottom waves ideal for learning and progression. The spot faces west-southwest, capturing Atlantic swells particularly well during autumn when consistent ground swell combines with favorable wind patterns. With a protected sandy beach and gentle wave formations, this spot provides a welcoming environment for surfers of all abilities looking to escape crowded lineups.

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Bath House Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bath House?
The current wave height at Bath House is 1-2ft with a 5.25s swell period. Wind is SSW at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Bath House surf forecast?
Our Bath House 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 Bath House?
The current breaking wave height at Bath House 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 Bath House?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Bath House is Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.