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Topsail Island surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 EDT
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Topsail Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Topsail Island sea temperature is 18.1°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 22.1 °C max: 24.4 °C min: 19.8 °C)
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Topsail Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Topsail Island sea temperature is 18.1°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 22.1 °C max: 24.4 °C min: 19.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Topsail Island this week:

The surf forecast for Topsail Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Topsail Island in the next 12 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) 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 0.1m 1s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Topsail Island over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
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
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
ESE
0.5
E
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.2
ESE
0.4
SE
0.5
SSE
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
S
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)1095555888910109910101011101010111110449446666666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)19423340373138355043525449333220202321201840229142085880142911551179018
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
20
ENE
5
W
15
NE
10
E
15
ENE
15
N
15
N
0
ESE
5
WNW
10
S
10
SW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:59AM
1.09
9:20PM
1.54
9:36AM
1.04
9:59PM
1.53
10:15AM
1.00
10:41PM
1.51
11:00AM
0.97
11:29PM
1.49
11:52AM
0.95
12:24AM
1.45
12:52PM
0.96
1:25AM
1.42
2:00PM
1.02
2:30AM
1.40
3:09PM
1.14
3:34AM
1.39
4:13PM
1.30
4:35AM
1.38
5:11PM
1.47
5:31AM
1.37
6:05PM
1.64
6:25AM
1.35
6:56PM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:44PM
0.03
3:48AM
0.05
3:19PM
0.04
4:30AM
0.08
3:58PM
0.06
5:15AM
0.11
4:43PM
0.09
6:06AM
0.14
5:36PM
0.11
7:03AM
0.15
6:39PM
0.13
8:02AM
0.13
7:51PM
0.12
9:01AM
0.09
9:06PM
0.09
9:56AM
0.02
10:17PM
0.02
10:47AM
-0.07
11:23PM
-0.05
11:36AM
-0.14
12:23AM
-0.12
12:23PM
-0.20
1:19AM
-0.16
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--
Sunset-7:50--7:51--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:58-
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Rain (mm)
-------------------1--1325------------
Temp. °C202317161916171918202120232521242522252722252618202217161919192119212421
Feels °C (?)192114131613151616181919232319232220252522262520192015121517171917192120

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Topsail Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Topsail Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Topsail Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Topsail Island 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 (Topsail Island) 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 Topsail Island 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.

Topsail Island is 34 km (21 miles) from the city of Jacksonville. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Jacksonville. Jacksonville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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