Pelican Watch Surf Forecast, North Carolina
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Current Conditions
PoorWave 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 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|5-10mph S
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SSE breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|4-5mph SE
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair
8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Pelican Watch Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Pelican Watch is a mellow beach break located on North Carolina's Crystal Coast, offering accessible waves perfect for beginners and improving surfers. The westward-facing shore picks up southern swell effectively while remaining protected from northerly winds, creating clean, peeling waves along a sandy bottom. This quiet, uncrowded spot is ideal for those seeking a relaxed session away from heavily trafficked breaks.
ShorebreakOccasional currents
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Pelican Watch Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Pelican Watch?
The current wave height at Pelican Watch is 1-2ft with a 6.9s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Pelican Watch surf forecast?
Our Pelican Watch 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 Pelican Watch?
The current breaking wave height at Pelican Watch 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 Pelican Watch?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Pelican Watch 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.