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Bennett St Surf Forecast, North Carolina

North Carolina

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Bennett St surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.65s
Wind
13mph
SSW / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sE
Wind Swell
2.8ft @ 6sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 12mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|12-16mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light SSW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|7-8mph S
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

9s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Bennett St Surf Spot Guide

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

Bennett St is a sandy beach break located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, offering accessible waves for surfers of all levels. The spot faces west-southwest, capturing Atlantic swells while benefiting from the barrier island's protected setup, making it ideal for learning and progression. Consistent autumn and winter swells combine with the area's sandy bottom to create forgiving, peeling waves perfect for building skills.

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

Bennett St Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bennett St?
The current wave height at Bennett St is 1-2ft with a 5.65s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Bennett St surf forecast?
Our Bennett St 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 Bennett St?
The current breaking wave height at Bennett St is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft E secondary swell at 14s, a 2.8ft SSE wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Bennett St?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Bennett St is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.