North Carolina
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Billy Mitchell Airport for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Billy Mitchell Airport, 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: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with gentle E breeze.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with light SE winds.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 2ft waves with gentle W breeze and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and very poor conditions with 16mph out of the WSW.
Billy Mitchell Airport sits on the south-facing side of Hatteras Island near the Cape Hatteras region. This stretch catches S and SE swells particularly well — including hurricane swell that lights up the south-facing beaches when the rest of the OBX gets wind-blown. The uncrowded beach breaks offer mellow, forgiving waves for learning.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Billy Mitchell Airport is 1ft with a 6.7s swell period. Wind is NE at 12mph 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 Billy Mitchell Airport is 1ft, produced by a 0.9ft SE primary swell at 10s, a 3.9ft E wind swell 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 Billy Mitchell Airport is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Billy Mitchell Airport works best with a S swell and N 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 Billy Mitchell Airport. 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.
Billy Mitchell Airport is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Billy Mitchell Airport sits on the south-facing side of Hatteras Island near the Cape Hatteras region. This stretch catches S and SE swells particularly well — including hurricane swell that lights up the south-facing beaches when the rest of the OBX gets wind-blown. The uncrowded beach breaks offer mellow, forgiving waves for learning.
The prime season at Billy Mitchell Airport 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 Billy Mitchell Airport include shifting sandbars, occasional strong currents, shallow areas at low tide. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Billy Mitchell Airport 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.
