New Inlet
Dare County, North Carolina, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.5m
- Period
- 4.5s
- Wind
- 15 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when New Inlet hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · High in 2h235-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/New_York local
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Days 6–10 for New Inlet, scored for your board.
About New Inlet
New Inlet is a beach break over sand in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It's at its best on swells from the N / NNE / NE with light offshore winds from the SW / WSW / W, around low to mid tide. 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
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE
- Best wind direction
- SW, WSW, W, WNW
New Inlet surf FAQ
Is New Inlet good for beginners?+
New Inlet 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 New Inlet?+
Different days call for different boards. New Inlet 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 tide is best for surfing New Inlet?+
New Inlet tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for New Inlet?+
Look for from the N / NNE / NE 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.