S Turns Surf Forecast, North Carolina
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Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.4s
Wind
18mph
SSW / Gusts 29mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 10sE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 15sE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 5sSSE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 15mph out of the SSW.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|14-15mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate SSW wind around 12mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|7-12mph SSW
Forecast Charts
S Turns Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
S Turns is a mellow beach break located on North Carolina's Outer Banks, featuring rolling sand-bottom waves that peel smoothly across the shore. The spot's name comes from the natural sand formations and curved wave shape that develops during mid to large swells, creating fun, forgiving conditions ideal for learning and progression. This quiet, uncrowded stretch offers consistent autumn swells combined with offshore winds that help shape the waves into clean, organized peaks.
Strong currentsShallow sandbars
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
S Turns Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for S Turns?
The current wave height at S Turns is 1-2ft with a 5.4s swell period. Wind is SSW at 18mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the S Turns surf forecast?
Our S Turns 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 S Turns?
The current breaking wave height at S Turns is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft E primary swell at 10s, a 0.3ft E secondary swell at 15s, a 3.7ft SSE 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 S Turns?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf S Turns is Saturday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.