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Nags Head Pier has playable waves with solid height, coming in from an acceptable east-northeast direction, though the swell energy is still building. The north wind at moderate speed keeps the surf a bit onshore and not the cleanest, but it’s steady and manageable. The tide is dropping around mid-level and the next low tide is coming up shortly, which should keep the sets peeling reasonably well for this beach break. Overall it’s a solid session for those looking to catch mid-sized waves with consistent shape despite the wind.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
4-5 ft swell from ENE at 7 seconds, north wind 13 mph, dropping tide near 2.3 ft, water temp 65.8 F, air temp 72 F
Slight Chance Rain Showers, 72°F • Wind N 13 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 5.4/10 reflects moderate size and playable swell energy.
Swell Detail: Around 4.3 ft with an interval of 7 seconds with Playable energy (~379 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the ENE (77°) | Within acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: With a tide score of 6.7/10, conditions are workable, though some variability in shape is possible depending on timing.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.33 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this break.
Tide Trend: ↘ Fading: Tide quality may weaken slightly.
Next Tide: Low at 7:23 PM (0.4 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 3.6/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.
Wind Direction & Speed: N @ 13 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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