Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast, North Carolina
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Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.6s
Wind
17mph
SSW / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 14sE
Wind Swell
3.8ft @ 6sSSE
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Very PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with 15mph out of the SSW.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|14-15mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 12mph from the SSW.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|5-12mph W
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair
9s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Rodanthe Pier Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Rodanthe Pier produces fast, steep waves that barrel with more power than many expect from the Outer Banks. The break fires from head-high to triple overhead, with heavy sections that can genuinely tube. The area just north — S-Turns — is considered one of the best waves on the entire OBX. Far fewer crowds than the northern piers, with possible solo sessions on weekday mornings.
Pier pilingsStrong rip currentsHeavy barrelsParking enforcement — no parking at pier for surfersCitation for surfing within 300ft of pier
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Rodanthe Pier Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Rodanthe Pier?
The current wave height at Rodanthe Pier is 1-2ft with a 5.6s swell period. Wind is SSW at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Rodanthe Pier surf forecast?
Our Rodanthe 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 Rodanthe Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Rodanthe Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft E secondary swell at 14s, a 3.8ft 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 Rodanthe Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Rodanthe Pier is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.