Outer Banks, NC

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3h 7m of daylight left

Sunset at 11:29 PM

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Today scores 7.0, but tomorrow climbs to 10.0 during the 7 AM–8 AM window. Plan around it.

5-day

MAYBEMaybe

5.8/ 10 · Fair

Best time to ride

9 PM–10 PM

Next 12 hours

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

2.4 ft→

Sweet spot 3–7 ft

Period

11s↑

Sweet spot 9–14 s

Wind

9 mph S→

Cross-shore

Tide

Next · Low 04:52 AM

Session plan

Maybe

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Outer Banks, NC · Beginner-friendly

MAYBE

Peak window

9 PM–10 PM

Avg score 6.8/10

Why this score

Tide will shift conditions soon.

Wave height2.4 ft

Swell period11s

WindCross-shore 9 mph

Current: 2.4 ft @ 11s • 9 mph wind. wave height is okay but not doing the heavy lifting period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell light breeze shouldn't hurt much

Next 12 hours

Peak window 9 PM–10 PM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Mixed conditions — 2.4 ft with cross winds. If you go, 9 PM–10 PM looks the cleanest stretch.

8 PM

5.82.4ft

9 PM

7.32.4ft

10 PM

6.32.5ft

11 PM

6.32.6ft

12 AM

6.32.7ft

1 AM

6.32.8ft

2 AM

8.83.0ft

3 AM

9.63.1ft

4 AM

8.13.1ft

5 AM

8.13.2ft

6 AM

8.13.2ft

7 AM

8.13.2ft

Sunrise 10:33 AM Sunset 11:29 PM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

10.0/10

Wednesday, Sep 2 • 7 AM–8 AM

Wave 3.2 ft

Period 10s

Wind max 16 mph

Temp 80–81°F

Tuesday, Sep 1

7.0 / 10

Best: 7 AM–8 AM

Wave: 2.1 ft

Period: 7s

Wind max: 13 mph

Wednesday, Sep 2

10.0 / 10

Best: 7 AM–8 AM

Wave: 3.2 ft

Period: 10s

Wind max: 16 mph

Thursday, Sep 3

9.0 / 10

Best: 7 AM–8 AM

Wave: 3.1 ft

Period: 9s

Wind max: 22 mph

Friday, Sep 4

5.8 / 10

Best: 7 AM–8 AM

Wave: 3.6 ft

Period: 6s

Wind max: 23 mph

Saturday, Sep 5

7.5 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 3.2 ft

Period: 5s

Wind max: 24 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Tuesday, Sep 1	7 AM–8 AM	7.0	2.1 ft	7s	13 mph	79–81°F
Wednesday, Sep 2	7 AM–8 AM	10.0	3.2 ft	10s	16 mph	80–81°F
Thursday, Sep 3	7 AM–8 AM	9.0	3.1 ft	9s	22 mph	80–82°F
Friday, Sep 4	7 AM–8 AM	5.8	3.6 ft	6s	23 mph	75–82°F
Saturday, Sep 5	9 AM–10 AM	7.5	3.2 ft	5s	24 mph	77–81°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Good for beginners today

Beginner basics

Where to go

OBX is a powerful, exposed beach break — there isn't a true 'easy' zone. On a small day pick a beach access well away from any pier or inlet, with lifeguards visible.

What to avoid

Avoid Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the piers (Avalon, Jennette's, Rodanthe) and any inlet (Oregon, Hatteras). Skip it entirely on hurricane swell — that's expert-only territory.

Best beginner conditions

Wait for a knee-to-waist E swell on a 9-11s period with a light SW or W wind at mid tide. Outside hurricane season, summer mornings can be small and friendly.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts

Maybe a rashguard

2mm Top (windy mornings)

Optional comfort layer

Spot notes

How this break works