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Shackleford Banks Surf Forecast
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Shackleford Banks surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shackleford Banks this week:
The surf forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shackleford Banks in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 11th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 9th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shackleford Banks over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 77 | 128 | 172 | 131 | 128 | 143 | 165 | 361 | 264 | 149 | 250 | 310 | 186 | 186 | 138 | 85 | 114 | 64 | 14 | 16 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 61 | 505 | 630 | 186 | 99 | 57 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:51AM 0.66 | 9:14PM 0.82 | 9:40AM 0.65 | 10:03PM 0.81 | 10:29AM 0.63 | 10:51PM 0.79 | 11:16AM 0.61 | 11:40PM 0.74 | 12:05PM 0.58 | 12:29AM 0.69 | 12:55PM 0.56 | 1:21AM 0.65 | 1:48PM 0.54 | 2:14AM 0.60 | 2:44PM 0.53 | 3:10AM 0.57 | 3:43PM 0.54 | 4:06AM 0.55 | 4:39PM 0.55 | 5:00AM 0.54 | 5:31PM 0.59 | 5:51AM 0.54 | 6:18PM 0.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:47PM -0.07 | 3:41AM -0.09 | 3:35PM -0.07 | 4:31AM -0.07 | 4:23PM -0.05 | 5:20AM -0.04 | 5:11PM -0.02 | 6:09AM -0.00 | 6:00PM 0.02 | 6:59AM 0.04 | 6:52PM 0.05 | 7:50AM 0.08 | 7:48PM 0.09 | 8:42AM 0.11 | 8:47PM 0.12 | 9:33AM 0.12 | 9:49PM 0.14 | 10:24AM 0.13 | 10:51PM 0.14 | 11:11AM 0.12 | 11:47PM 0.13 | 11:55AM 0.11 | 12:39AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | 5 | 1 | 8 | 16 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Shackleford Banks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shackleford Banks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shackleford Banks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shackleford Banks 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 (Shackleford Banks) 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 Shackleford Banks 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.
Shackleford Banks is 37 km (23 miles) from Havelock. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Havelock. Havelock has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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