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The Lighthouse surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Lighthouse this week:
The surf forecast for The Lighthouse over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Lighthouse over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 41 | 39 | 130 | 165 | 134 | 226 | 164 | 118 | 105 | 85 | 119 | 105 | 62 | 68 | 55 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 26 | 24 | 70 | 38 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 16 | 21 | 55 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 59 | 32 | 19 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:57AM 0.77 | 9:18PM 1.10 | 9:34AM 0.74 | 9:57PM 1.09 | 10:13AM 0.72 | 10:39PM 1.08 | 10:58AM 0.69 | 11:27PM 1.06 | 11:50AM 0.68 | 12:22AM 1.04 | 12:50PM 0.69 | 1:23AM 1.02 | 1:58PM 0.73 | 2:28AM 1.00 | 3:07PM 0.81 | 3:32AM 0.99 | 4:11PM 0.93 | 4:33AM 0.99 | 5:09PM 1.05 | 5:29AM 0.98 | 6:03PM 1.17 | 6:23AM 0.96 | 6:54PM 1.26 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:46PM 0.02 | 3:50AM 0.05 | 3:21PM 0.04 | 4:32AM 0.07 | 4:00PM 0.05 | 5:17AM 0.09 | 4:45PM 0.07 | 6:08AM 0.12 | 5:38PM 0.09 | 7:05AM 0.12 | 6:41PM 0.10 | 8:04AM 0.11 | 7:53PM 0.10 | 9:03AM 0.07 | 9:08PM 0.07 | 9:58AM 0.01 | 10:19PM 0.02 | 10:49AM -0.05 | 11:25PM -0.04 | 11:38AM -0.12 | 12:25AM -0.09 | 12:25PM -0.16 | 1:21AM -0.13 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu night, light winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, light winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the The Lighthouse Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Lighthouse 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 (The Lighthouse) 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 The Lighthouse 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.
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