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  1. Surf Reports
  2. North Carolina
  3. Hatteras Island
  4. Hatteras Village

Hatteras Village Surf Report & Surfability Score™

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
5.5
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
6.2
Stable window
Wind
4.8
Tide
9.1
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: May 3, 2026 at 4:53 AM EDT

Hatteras Village is shaping up with solid waves delivering clean sets from the east that line up well given the swell direction. The tide is rising near low tide, which is keeping things punchy and working well for this beach break. Winds are steady from the northwest at a moderate clip, giving fair sideshore conditions but not wrecking the surface, so expect a playable, fun session without strong chop. Water temps are comfortable, making it easy to stay out and enjoy the day.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

4.9 ft east swell with 8-second interval, NW wind at 15 mph, rising tide around 0.7 ft, water temp 69.6°F, air temp 53°F.

Hatteras Village Local Weather

Mostly Clear, 53°F • Wind NW 15 mph

Hatteras Village Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 6.2/10 reflects moderate size.

Swell Detail: Close to 4.9 ft with an interval of 8 seconds with Solid engery (~576 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the E (91°) | Within acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: With a tide score of 9.1/10, tide conditions are near ideal for this break, providing strong support for clean and consistent wave shape.

Tide Height: The tide is rising around 0.74 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.

Tide Trend: ↗ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.

Next Tide: High at 9:09 AM (2.5 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 4.8/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.

Wind Direction & Speed: NW @ 15 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.


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