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Holden Beach surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 26 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 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 22.2 °C max: 24.5 °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 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 22.2 °C max: 24.5 °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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Holden Beach in the next 12 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) 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 Friday (Apr 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.9
E
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
0.6
SSE
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.6
S
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.3
SE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
Period(s) (?)995567910101010111010114441094455666555546668
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3340426231595355553637212025151716991017695755404113833246711
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
10
ESE
10
SE
10
S
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
NNW
15
NNE
5
S
15
E
10
ENE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offoffoncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:56PM
1.73
7:14AM
1.45
7:48PM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
1:21AM
0.10
1:23PM
-0.01
2:14AM
0.09
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59--7:59--8:00--8:00-
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Rain (mm)
--------------1--------6-13---------
Temp. °C161917202018202019202120222321232622242522232321232521182119171917192019
Feels °C (?)131615171716191819191919212119232522242421212119232421162119141615161717

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon 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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