Salvo Surf Forecast, North Carolina
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Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
5.25s
Wind
18mph
SSW / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.5ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 15sE
Wind Swell
3.8ft @ 5sSSE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with strong SSW wind at 14mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|14mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
FairFirst light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 10s with 12mph from the SSW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|7-12mph SSW
Forecast Charts
Salvo Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Salvo is a mellow beach break located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, offering accessible waves perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and consistent peaks that work across a range of swell sizes and wind directions. This quieter spot sees minimal crowds compared to nearby breaks, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxed, uncrowded session on the Outer Banks.
ShorebreakWind exposureSeasonal rip currents
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Salvo Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Salvo?
The current wave height at Salvo is 1-2ft with a 5.25s swell period. Wind is SSW at 18mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Salvo surf forecast?
Our Salvo 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 Salvo?
The current breaking wave height at Salvo is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.5ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft E secondary swell at 15s, a 3.8ft 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 Salvo?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Salvo is Saturday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.