Lighthouse Third Groin
2.1ft·intermediate-advanced
Buxton, NC
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Buxton, NC
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Explore forecastValid Wed 4:00 PM America/New_York · Source updated Wed 5:30 AM · Computed Wed 3:27 PM · NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
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Latest daily forecast · Wed, Nov 11 · America/New_York. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver call | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | 1.9 ft | — | 1.9 ft @ 8s ESE (1 ft @ 5s SSW) | 8 mph W | 0.6 ft · Falling | 92% |
| 4:00 AM | 1.8 ft | — | 1.9 ft @ 8s ESE (0.7 ft S) | 3 mph W | 1.6 ft · Rising | 95% |
| 7:00 AM | 1.6 ft | — | 1.7 ft @ 8s ESE (0.5 ft @ 4s NE) | 3 mph W | 3.1 ft · Rising | 94% |
| 10:00 AM | 1.5 ft | — | 1.7 ft @ 8s ESE (0.5 ft ENE) | 3 mph N | 2.9 ft · Falling | 92% |
| 1:00 PM | 1.4 ft | — | 1.6 ft @ 8s ESE (0.5 ft SSW) | 5 mph S | 1.4 ft · Falling | 91% |
| 4:00 PM | 1.3 ft | Best window | 1.5 ft @ 8s ESE (0.5 ft SSW) | 7 mph SW | 0.9 ft · Rising | 89% |
| 7:00 PM | 1.2 ft | — | 1.4 ft @ 8s ESE (0.4 ft SSW) | 6 mph SW | 2 ft · Rising | 88% |
| 10:00 PM | 1.2 ft | — | 1.4 ft @ 8s ESE (0.3 ft S) | 7 mph SW | 2.1 ft · Falling | 86% |
Mid tide, SW wind, 5–8 ft NE‑SE swell
Selected day: 2026-11-11 · America/New_York
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