North Carolina
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 10s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on E swell at 8s with 12mph from the SW. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with 10mph from the SW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 19mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 9s with moderate SW wind around 10mph. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 19mph and poor by then.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 9s and 10mph from the SW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the SSE and dropping conditions to poor.
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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 2-3ft with a 8.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 8mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Bennett St is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.8ft ENE primary swell at 10s, a 1.2ft SE secondary swell at 8s, a 0.5ft N tertiary swell at 4s, a 0.9ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Sunday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
