North Carolina
The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 7mph from the SW, poor conditions.
The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 7mph from the SW, poor conditions.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s with 8mph from the WSW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 15mph out of the WSW.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on W swell at 4s with 16mph W winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and very poor with 14mph NNE winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and very poor conditions with 15mph NE winds.
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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 8.5s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph. 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 1.8ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 1.5ft NE wind swell swell at 6s, a 0.6ft S wind swell swell at 3s. 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 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 9.9s 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
