North Carolina
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Bath House for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bath House, 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: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on E swell at 7s with light winds out of the SE. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 8s with light SSW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 7mph WSW winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with moderate WSW wind around 9mph.
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.
The current wave height at Bath House is 2ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is NNE at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Bath House is 2ft, produced by a 3.4ft ENE primary 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 Bath House is Tuesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Bath House 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 Bath House. 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.
Bath House is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Bath House 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.
Every surf spot has its own hazards — rocks, rip currents, crowds, marine life, or changing tides. Before paddling out at Bath House, watch the break for 10–15 minutes, talk to locals when you can, and never surf beyond your ability level.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
