Carolina Beach
2.1ft·beginner-intermediate
Carolina Beach, NC
68
Wrightsville Beach, NC
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Explore forecastValid Sun 8:00 AM America/New_York · Source updated Sun 1:30 AM · Computed Sun 4:21 AM · NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
Forecast accuracy & methodologyToday by time
Latest daily forecast · Sun, Sep 27 · America/New_York. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver callSign in | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 0.7 ft | — | 0.9 ft @ 7s E (0.5 ft @ 7s SE) | 9 mph N | 2.3 ft · Rising | 94% |
| 5:00 AM | 0.7 ft | — | 0.8 ft @ 7s E (0.6 ft @ 7s SE) | 8 mph NW | 4.8 ft · Rising | 92% |
| 8:00 AM | 0.6 ft | — | 0.7 ft @ 7s E (0.6 ft @ 7s SE) | 10 mph W | 3.4 ft · Falling | 40% |
| 11:00 AM | 0.5 ft | — | 0.7 ft @ 7s E (0.5 ft @ 8s SE) | 14 mph W | 1.3 ft · Falling | 40% |
| 2:00 PM | 0.5 ft | — | 0.6 ft @ 7s E (0.6 ft @ 7s SE) | 14 mph W | 1.7 ft · Rising | 88% |
| 5:00 PM | 0.5 ft | — | 0.6 ft @ 7s SE (0.5 ft @ 8s E) | 9 mph W | 4.4 ft · Rising | 86% |
| 8:00 PM | 0.5 ft | — | 0.6 ft @ 8s SE (0.5 ft @ 8s E) | 8 mph W | 3.1 ft · Falling | 40% |
| 11:00 PM | 0.5 ft | — | 0.5 ft @ 8s E (0.5 ft @ 8s E) | 9 mph W | 1.1 ft · Falling | 40% |
Small summer swell, light offshore or calm wind, and a mid-morning glass-off window.
Selected day: 2026-09-27 · America/New_York