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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is seeing weak, short period surf that’s building toward something playable but still on the smaller side. The swell is coming from the south, which fits within the acceptable range, but the wind from the southwest at 18 mph is pulling conditions down to poor. The tide is dropping around a low point, currently near 1.65 ft and headed toward 0.6 ft, which generally keeps things mellow on the beach break. Expect a session that’s a bit choppy and weak, so pick your moments carefully.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
2.95 ft swell from the south with short energy, southwest wind 18 mph, dropping tide near 1.65 ft, water 70 °F, air 81 °F.
Sunny, 81°F • Wind SW 18 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 3.7/10 reflects modest size.
Swell Detail: About 3 ft with an interval of 5 seconds with Light energy (~129 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (169°) | Within acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 8.5/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 1.65 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this break.
Tide Trend: ↘ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.
Next Tide: Low at 7:01 PM (0.6 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: SW @ 18 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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