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Holden Beach surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 EDT
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Holden Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Holden Beach sea temperature is 19.5°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 22.2 °C max: 24.5 °C min: 19.9 °C)
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Holden Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Holden Beach sea temperature is 19.5°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 22.2 °C max: 24.5 °C min: 19.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holden Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Holden Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Holden Beach in the next 12 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holden Beach over the next 12 days.

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.9
E
0.8
ESE
1
ESE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)995567910101010101010111044444566666566655335
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)33403965315570565555432120242215961629661516431211594318843947
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
SE
10
S
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
NW
10
E
5
E
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
NE
5
SSE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:37AM
1.22
10:09PM
1.54
10:19AM
1.19
10:54PM
1.53
11:06AM
1.16
11:43PM
1.51
11:59AM
1.15
12:36AM
1.49
12:58PM
1.17
1:34AM
1.49
2:01PM
1.21
2:34AM
1.49
3:05PM
1.29
3:33AM
1.49
4:08PM
1.40
4:31AM
1.49
5:07PM
1.53
5:27AM
1.49
6:03PM
1.64
6:21AM
1.47
6:56PM
1.73
7:14AM
1.45
7:48PM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:34PM
0.22
4:31AM
0.33
4:13PM
0.24
5:16AM
0.36
4:57PM
0.26
6:06AM
0.38
5:49PM
0.29
7:03AM
0.39
6:50PM
0.32
8:04AM
0.37
8:00PM
0.33
9:06AM
0.33
9:14PM
0.31
10:03AM
0.25
10:24PM
0.26
10:57AM
0.17
11:28PM
0.19
11:47AM
0.09
12:27AM
0.14
12:35PM
0.03
1:21AM
0.10
1:23PM
-0.01
2:14AM
0.09
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59--7:59--8:00--8:00-
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Rain (mm)
--------------------1--1-1-----14-3-
Temp. °C172018202018202019202120212221232422232521232522212220212221232321222222
Feels °C (?)141716171716191818191919202020222221232319222422232320212121222323232324

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Holden Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Holden Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Holden Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Holden Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Holden Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Holden Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a vacation in North Carolina? If you are looking for accommodation near Holden Beach, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Wilmington which is 48 km (30 miles) away. Other places in and around North Carolina where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Myrtle Beach which is 70 km (43 miles) away and Socastee, 80 km (50 miles) away.

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