North Carolina
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Bennett St for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bennett St, 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. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 7s with gentle SE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light SW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate WSW wind around 11mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with 13mph WSW winds.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bennett St is 1-2ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is NE 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 Bennett St is 1-2ft, 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 Bennett St 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.
Bennett St 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 Bennett St. 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.
Bennett St is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Bennett St 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 Bennett St include shorebreak, currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
