Camp Lejeune Surf Forecast, North Carolina
North Carolina
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
6.75s
Wind
13mph
S / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 10sESE
Wind Swell
3.1ft @ 7sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - FairPretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with light S winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|4mph S
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorPretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 7mph from the SSW.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s SE|7-10mph SW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light S winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|4-8mph S
Forecast Charts
Camp Lejeune Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall
Camp Lejeune offers beach breaks along a stretch of coast that faces southeast, catching SE and S swells from tropical systems. The military base keeps the beach relatively undeveloped and crowds minimal — access may require base authorization. Consistent autumn conditions and mellow wave shapes make this an accessible destination.
Military base restrictionsOccasional rip currentsCold water in winter
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Camp Lejeune Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Camp Lejeune?
The current wave height at Camp Lejeune is 1-2ft with a 6.75s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Camp Lejeune surf forecast?
Our Camp Lejeune 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 Camp Lejeune?
The current breaking wave height at Camp Lejeune is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.5ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 3.1ft SSE 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.
When is the best time to surf Camp Lejeune?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Camp Lejeune is Saturday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.