Frisco Surf Forecast, North Carolina
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Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
5s
Wind
15mph
SSW / Gusts 29mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 9sESE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
4.1ft @ 5sS
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorA slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with strong SSW wind at 14mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
12s ESE|11-14mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
FairAim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with light winds out of the S. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|6-8mph S
Forecast Charts
Frisco Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall
Frisco sits on the south-facing side of Hatteras Island, picking up S and SE swells that miss the east-facing beaches further north. This orientation makes it a prime option during hurricane season when tropical swells arrive from the south. The sandy bottom creates consistent, forgiving peaks with light crowds — a quieter alternative to the famous breaks near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse just to the east.
Strong currentsOccasional riptidesShallow sandbars
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Frisco Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Frisco?
The current wave height at Frisco is 1-2+ft with a 5s swell period. Wind is SSW at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Frisco surf forecast?
Our Frisco 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 Frisco?
The current breaking wave height at Frisco is 1-2+ft, produced by a 0.9ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft ESE secondary swell at 14s, a 4.1ft 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 Frisco?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Frisco is Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 3ft waves, a 7.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.