Surf Forecast :: North Carolina


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WaveCast North Carolina
7-20-2026 4:15 AM

Swell Forecast
Data as of 7/20/2026, 4:15 AM

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Dir: 191
Max: 1-2
Prd: 5
Dir: 189
Max: 1-2
Prd: 5
Dir: 176
Max: 3-4
Prd: 6
Dir: 180
Max: 3-4
Prd: 6
Dir: 211
Max: 2-2
Prd: 6
Dir: 124
Max: 1-2
Prd: 8
Dir: 118
Max: 2-2
Prd: 8
Dir: 100
Max: 1-2
Prd: 8
Dir: 104
Max: 1-2
Prd: 8
Dir: 204
Max: 4-5
Prd: 7
Dir: 202
Max: 4-5
Prd: 7
Dir: 188
Max: 2-3
Prd: 6
Dir: 152
Max: 2-3
Prd: 7
Dir: 151
Max: 2-3
Prd: 7
Dir: 124
Max: 2-3
Prd: 8
Dir: 120
Max: 2-3
Prd: 8
Dir: 113
Max: 2-3
Prd: 8


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

Sunday, July the 19th: Swell will be coming in from 191 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 5 second periods.

Monday, July the 20th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 189 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 5 second periods.

Tuesday, July the 21st: Our call is for an increase in Swell energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 176 degrees with 3 to 4 foot surf with 6 second periods.

Wednesday, July the 22nd: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 180 degrees with 3 to 4 foot surf with 6 second periods.

Thursday, July the 23rd: Look for a decrease in Swell energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 211 degrees with 2 foot surf with 6 second periods.

Friday, July the 24th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 124 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 8 second periods.

Saturday, July the 25th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 118 degrees with 2 foot surf with 8 second periods.

Sunday, July the 26th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 100 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 8 second periods.

Monday, July the 27th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 104 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 8 second periods.

Tuesday, July the 28th: We're expecting an increase in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 204 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 7 second periods.

Wednesday, July the 29th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 202 degrees with 4 to 5 foot surf with 7 second periods.

Thursday, July the 30th: We're expecting a decrease in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 188 degrees with 2 to 3 foot surf with 6 second periods.

Friday, July the 31st: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 152 degrees with 2 to 3 foot surf with 7 second periods.

Saturday, August the 1st: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 151 degrees with 2 to 3 foot surf with 7 second periods.

Sunday, August the 2nd: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 124 degrees with 2 to 3 foot surf with 8 second periods.

Monday, August the 3rd: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 120 degrees with 2 to 3 foot surf with 8 second periods.