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Best, most consistent windows are northeast groundswells paired with light-to-moderate west or WSW offshore winds.
The wave often improves on a mid-rising tide but will still break at other stages.
Surf GuideNorth Carolina
Jennette's Pier
A classic Outer Banks pier break-Jennette’s produces both quick lefts and rights off shifting sandbars with hollow peaks when a northeast groundswell lines up with a west wind. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Jennette's Pier in North Carolina.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorth Carolina, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 1-2 ft+
- Period 8 s
- Wind N 6 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
2.4 ftrising
- Low0.3 ft
- High3.9 ft
- Low0.6 ft
- High3.9 ft
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Lineup Guide
The pier and nearby jettied sandbars set up punchy peaks and frequent rips, so expect shifting peel locations and watch current lines at the lineup.
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