Buxton (North) Surf Forecast, North Carolina

North Carolina

Cape Hatteras1-2ft Kite PointFlat Avon Pier1-2ft

Current Conditions

Poor

Wave Height

1-2ft

knee to waist high

Swell Period

4.7s

Wind

13mph

SSW / Gusts 29mph

Conditions

Poor

Active Swells

Primary

1.0ft @ 10sE

Wind Swell

3.4ft @ 5sS

Nearest Webcam

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 311-2ft

Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light SW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm

6s SE|5mph SW

Wed, Apr 11-2ft

Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph from the SSW.

6am9am12pm3pm

9s E|10-13mph SW

Thu, Apr 22-3ft

Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate SSW wind around 7mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.

6am9am12pm3pm

9s ESE|7-13mph SSW

Sat

3ft

Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

Buxton (North) Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Beginner

Crowd

Moderate

Best Swell

Best Wind

Season

Fall

Buxton North is a sandy beach break on Hatteras Island near the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The northeast-facing exposure picks up NE and E swells particularly well during fall and winter months when nor'easters send consistent swell toward the Outer Banks. This stretch offers a more accessible alternative to the expert-level jetty breaks at the cape itself.

Strong currentsShallow sandbar hazards

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

Buxton (North) Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Buxton (North)?

The current wave height at Buxton (North) is 1-2ft with a 4.7s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.

How accurate is the Buxton (North) surf forecast?

Our Buxton (North) 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 Buxton (North)?

The current breaking wave height at Buxton (North) is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft E primary swell at 10s, a 3.4ft S wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Buxton (North)?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Buxton (North) is Saturday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.