Crystal Pier Surf Forecast, North Carolina
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Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
6.75s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.1ft @ 7sSSE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
PoorPretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the S.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|4mph S
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|6-10mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light SSE winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|5-8mph SSE
Forecast Charts
Crystal Pier Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall
Crystal Pier (also known as Oceanic Pier) at the south end of Wrightsville Beach breaks on both sides across all tides, making it more consistent than many Wilmington area spots. The southeast-facing beach picks up SE and S swells well, and the pier helps organize sandbars into defined peaks. Not as powerful as C Street but more forgiving and reliable.
Pier pilingsCrowded during peak hoursOccasional strong rip currents
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Crystal Pier Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Crystal Pier?
The current wave height at Crystal Pier is 1-2ft with a 6.75s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Crystal Pier surf forecast?
Our Crystal Pier 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 Crystal Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Crystal Pier is 1-2ft, produced by 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 Crystal Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Crystal Pier is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.