GOOD 7.5
Cape Hatteras (OBX)
North Carolina, USA
Right now
· Swell E 1.2m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.9m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy14kph
NE · gusts 25kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▼12:26 AM0.0m
▲06:26 AM0.1m
▼01:21 PM0.0m
▲06:56 PM0.0m
Today's Tides · Sunday, April 12, 2026
Now0.01m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
06:26 AM
0.05m
▲
High Tide
06:56 PM
0.04m
▼
Low Tide
12:26 AM
0.04m
▼
Low Tide
01:21 PM
0.03m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–1.9m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell E · 1.2m · 8s
Tue, Apr 14
1.2-1.9m
24h
7.6s
1.2-1.9m
03h
7.7s
1.2-1.9m
06h
7.3s
1.2-1.9m
09h
7s
1.2-1.8m
12h
6.5s
1.1-1.8m
15h
6.5s
1.1-1.7m
18h
6.4s
1.1-1.6m
21h
6.6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Tue, Apr 14
8.2
↗
24h
NNE
16.4
↗
03h
ENE
18.1
↗
06h
ENE
20.2
↗
09h
ENE
21.5
→
12h
E
15.7
→
15h
E
15.7
↘
18h
ESE
17.7
↘
21h
SE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: Now (rising tide)
Inside sections can be suitable for confident beginners at higher tides when the wave is softer. Stick to the whitewash zone and avoid the main peak where more experienced surfers sit.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Cape Hatteras (OBX). Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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