Kill Devil Hills Surf Forecast, North Carolina
North Carolina
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.65s
Wind
14mph
SSW / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sE
Wind Swell
2.8ft @ 6sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 13mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|12-14mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the SW.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|6-9mph S
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair
9s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
Sign up free to track itForecast Charts
Kill Devil Hills Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Kill Devil Hills is a mellow beach break on the Outer Banks, offering consistent sand-bottom peaks along its east-facing shoreline. The spot benefits from NE Atlantic swells that generate the most reliable conditions during autumn and winter months. As part of the exposed Outer Banks barrier island system, it catches plenty of swell from nor'easters while remaining accessible during calmer periods.
Strong currentsOccasional rip currentsShallow sandbarsCrowded during peak seasons
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Kill Devil Hills Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Kill Devil Hills?
The current wave height at Kill Devil Hills is 1-2ft with a 5.65s swell period. Wind is SSW at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Kill Devil Hills surf forecast?
Our Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills?
The current breaking wave height at Kill Devil Hills is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft E secondary swell at 14s, a 2.8ft SSE wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Kill Devil Hills?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Kill Devil Hills is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.