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Holden Beach surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 24 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 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 22.0 °C max: 24.3 °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 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 22.0 °C max: 24.3 °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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Holden Beach in the next 12 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 24th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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

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Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
0.9
SW
0.3
ESE
0.3
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.3
SSW
1.1
E
0.6
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
0.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)551099955547101010101010101013111111111010101045588889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)60452014333758453335475550553531191817242324222022920243051565115320179
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
10
WSW
10
NE
15
ESE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
SE
10
S
10
SW
10
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
E
0
SW
15
S
15
SW
10
W
15
SW
5
ESE
20
NE
10
ESE
5
SE
5
NNE
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
crossglassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossglassglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:46PM
1.54
8:57AM
1.24
9:26PM
1.55
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:24PM
0.21
3:11AM
0.29
2:58PM
0.21
3:50AM
0.31
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
Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18
Sunset7:51--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59--7:59--
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Rain (mm)
-2--------------------------2-------
Temp. °C211919211716181619211920212021222022242124272624252223262119211820222019
Feels °C (?)171618191412141216181719201921201921222024252525232121242118181719191818

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°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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