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Kure Beach Surf Forecast, North Carolina

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Kure Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
6.9s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.7ft @ 7sSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle SSW breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|5-10mph S
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SSE.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|4-5mph SE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Kure Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Kure Beach offers accessible, peeling beach breaks along North Carolina's Crystal Coast, with a westward-facing orientation that picks up southeast Atlantic swells effectively. The sandy bottom provides forgiving waves ideal for learning, with consistent summer-to-fall conditions producing mellow, rolling waves. This quieter spot away from major tourist hubs attracts a laid-back crowd and delivers reliable, uncrowded sessions perfect for building skills.

Occasional strong currentsShore break during large swells

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

Kure Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Kure Beach?
The current wave height at Kure Beach is 1-2ft with a 6.9s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Kure Beach surf forecast?
Our Kure Beach 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 Kure Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Kure Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.7ft SE 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 Kure Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Kure Beach is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.