Surf Forecasts:: North Carolina

WaveCast North Carolina
1-5-2009 2:45 PM

Swell 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 1/5/2009, 2:45 PM
1/4/2009 8:00 AM - 1/12/2009 0:00 AM

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Dir: 122
Max: 0-1
Prd: 9		 Dir: 124
Max: 0-1
Prd: 9		 Dir: 211
Max: 3-4
Prd: 6		 Dir: 203
Max: 7-9
Prd: 7		 Dir: 126
Max: 0-1
Prd: 10		 Dir: 125
Max: 1-1
Prd: 10		 Dir: 217
Max: 3-4
Prd: 5		 Dir: 2
Max: 2-3
Prd: 5		 Dir: 122
Max: 1-1
Prd: 10

Forecast Based on WaveWatchIII Data Courtesy NOAA/NWS/NCEP Ocean Modeling Branch

Sunday, January the 4th: Swell will be coming in from 122 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 9 second periods.

Monday, January the 5th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 124 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 9 second periods.

Tuesday, January the 6th: Our call is for an increase in Swell energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 211 degrees with 3 to 4 foot surf with 6 second periods.

Wednesday, January the 7th: We're expecting an increase in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 203 degrees with 7 to 9 foot surf with 7 second periods.

Thursday, January the 8th: Look for a decrease in Swell energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 126 degrees with 0 to 1 foot surf with 10 second periods.

Friday, January the 9th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 125 degrees with 1 foot surf with 10 second periods.

Saturday, January the 10th: Our call is for an increase in Swell energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 217 degrees with 3 to 4 foot surf with 5 second periods.

Sunday, January the 11th: We're expecting a decrease in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 2 degrees with 2 to 3 foot surf with 5 second periods.

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