Lighthouse Third Groin
1.4ft·intermediate-advanced
Buxton, NC
63
Buxton, NC
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Explore forecastValid Thu 11:00 AM America/New_York · Source updated Wed 2:31 PM · Computed Thu 12:01 AM · NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
Forecast accuracy & methodologyToday by time
Latest daily forecast · Thu, Oct 8 · America/New_York. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 1.5 ft | — | 2 ft @ 5s ESE (0.8 ft SSE) | 2 mph SW | 1.4 ft · Rising | 89% |
| 5:00 AM | 1.6 ft | — | 2.1 ft @ 5s ESE (0.4 ft @ 5s WNW) | 3 mph NW | 3 ft · Rising | 88% |
| 8:00 AM | 1.6 ft | — | 2.1 ft @ 5s ESE (0.1 ft WNW) | 5 mph NW | 2.5 ft · Falling | 86% |
| 11:00 AM | 1.6 ft | — | 2.1 ft @ 5s ESE (0.1 ft WNW) | 6 mph W | 0.9 ft · Falling | 85% |
| 2:00 PM | 1.6 ft | — | 2.1 ft @ 5s ESE (0.1 ft NW) | 7 mph W | 1.1 ft · Rising | 83% |
| 5:00 PM | 1.6 ft | — | 2.1 ft @ 5s ESE (0.1 ft WNW) | 7 mph SW | 2.8 ft · Rising | 82% |
| 8:00 PM | 1.7 ft | — | 2.2 ft @ 6s ESE (0.3 ft SSE) | 6 mph SW | 2.8 ft · Falling | 80% |
| 11:00 PM | 1.7 ft | — | 2.2 ft @ 6s ESE (0.3 ft S) | 6 mph W | 1.1 ft · Falling | 79% |
Mid tide, SW wind, 5–8 ft NE‑SE swell
Selected day: 2026-10-08 · America/New_York