Hatteras Lighthouse
Dare County, North Carolina, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.5m
- Period
- 6.1s
- Wind
- 18 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Hatteras Lighthouse hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · High in 2h075-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/New_York local
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Days 6–10 for Hatteras Lighthouse, scored for your board.
About Hatteras Lighthouse
Hatteras Lighthouse is a beach break over sand in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It's at its best on swells from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the SW / WSW / W. 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
- NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S
- Best wind direction
- SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW
Hatteras Lighthouse surf FAQ
Is Hatteras Lighthouse good for beginners?+
Hatteras Lighthouse 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 Hatteras Lighthouse?+
Different days call for different boards. Hatteras Lighthouse 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 Hatteras Lighthouse?+
Look for from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the SW / WSW / W. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.