Surf Forecasts:: North Carolina    Bookmark and Share

WaveCast North Carolina
3-18-2010 4:45 AM

Swell 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 3/18/2010, 4:45 AM
3/17/2010 8:00 AM - 3/25/2010 0:00 AM

3/17/20103/18/20103/19/20103/20/20103/21/20103/22/20103/23/20103/24/20103/25/2010
Dir: 66
Max: 2-3
Prd: 8
Dir: 78
Max: 3-4
Prd: 12
Dir: 66
Max: 3-4
Prd: 10
Dir: 69
Max: 3-3
Prd: 10
Dir: 197
Max: 5-6
Prd: 6
Dir: 210
Max: 4-5
Prd: 7
Dir: 213
Max: 0-1
Prd: 4
Dir: 127
Max: 0-1
Prd: 9
Dir: 125
Max: 1-1
Prd: 9


Forecast Based on WaveWatchIII Data Courtesy NOAA/NWS/NCEP Ocean Modeling Branch

Wednesday, March the 17th: Swell will be coming in from 66 degrees with 2 to 3 foot surf with 8 second periods.

Thursday, March the 18th: Our call is for an increase in Swell energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 78 degrees with 3 to 4 foot surf with 12 second periods.

Friday, March the 19th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 66 degrees with 3 to 4 foot surf with 10 second periods.

Saturday, March the 20th: Look for a decrease in Swell energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 69 degrees with 3 foot surf with 10 second periods.

Sunday, March the 21st: We're expecting an increase in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 197 degrees with 5 to 6 foot surf with 6 second periods.

Monday, March the 22nd: We're expecting a decrease in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 210 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 7 second periods.

Tuesday, March the 23rd: Look for a decrease in Swell energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 213 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 4 second periods.

Wednesday, March the 24th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 127 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 9 second periods.

Want to plan the perfect session? Learn how with our Surf Forecasting guide. Written in easy-to-understand terms see the science behind waves, winds, water temperatures, tidal swings, and more. Learn how to predict when swells will arrive, how big the waves will be, and telltale signs of common hazards. Check it out!