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K.O.A surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for K.O.A this week:
The surf forecast for K.O.A over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at K.O.A in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 18th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for K.O.A over the next 12 days.
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 41 | 55 | 75 | 159 | 275 | 249 | 181 | 130 | 114 | 147 | 103 | 62 | 116 | 190 | 158 | 172 | 217 | 146 | 181 | 160 | 164 | 315 | 389 | 268 | 203 | 88 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 65 | 190 | 247 | 149 | 136 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:00PM 0.20 | 7:37AM 0.21 | 8:41PM 0.22 | 8:20AM 0.21 | 9:16PM 0.23 | 9:00AM 0.20 | 9:48PM 0.25 | 9:38AM 0.20 | 10:17PM 0.26 | 10:15AM 0.19 | 10:47PM 0.27 | 10:51AM 0.19 | 11:19PM 0.27 | 11:28AM 0.19 | 11:55PM 0.28 | 12:06PM 0.18 | 12:34AM 0.29 | 12:49PM 0.18 | 1:19AM 0.29 | 1:37PM 0.17 | 2:07AM 0.29 | 2:34PM 0.17 | 3:01AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:30PM 0.01 | 1:33AM 0.05 | 2:07PM 0.00 | 2:24AM 0.05 | 2:40PM -0.00 | 3:10AM 0.04 | 3:10PM -0.00 | 3:51AM 0.03 | 3:37PM 0.00 | 4:30AM 0.02 | 4:03PM 0.01 | 5:07AM 0.02 | 4:29PM 0.01 | 5:46AM 0.02 | 4:59PM 0.02 | 6:28AM 0.02 | 5:33PM 0.02 | 7:15AM 0.03 | 6:12PM 0.02 | 8:09AM 0.03 | 6:59PM 0.03 | 9:07AM 0.04 | 7:55PM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, strong winds from the NNE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the K.O.A Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for K.O.A provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at K.O.A can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our K.O.A 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 (K.O.A) 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 K.O.A 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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