Cape Lookout
Carteret County, North Carolina, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 5.7s
- Wind
- 20 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Cape Lookout hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · High in 1h575-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/New_York local
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Days 6–10 for Cape Lookout, scored for your board.
About Cape Lookout
Cape Lookout is a beach break over sand in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It's at its best on swells from the NE / ENE / E with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE
- Best wind direction
- WSW, W, WNW, NW
Cape Lookout surf FAQ
Is Cape Lookout good for beginners?+
Cape Lookout is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Cape Lookout?+
Different days call for different boards. Cape Lookout handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Cape Lookout?+
Look for from the NE / ENE / E with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.