When should you surf Nags Head Pier today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at Nags Head Pier today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
Surf today
Nags Head Pier surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Nags Head Pier (Northern Outer Banks).
Best score today
—7h
Now
—12:00
Waves
0.8 m
7 s
Wind
16 km/h
Side-off · SW
Tide
▼ 05:00 · ▼ 19:00
range 0.7 m
Light
07:10 → 18:25
Best windows today
7h0/100
0.7 m · 7 s · 13 km/h
8h0/100
0.6 m · 7 s · 16 km/h
9h0/100
0.6 m · 7 s · 16 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.8 m · 6 s | 4 km/h · N | high tide |
| 01:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 13 km/h · SW | low tide |
| 06:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 13 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 16 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 16 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 15 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 15 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 14 km/h · S | high tide |
| 13:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 15 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 18 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 20 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 22 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 21 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 20 km/h · S | low tide |
| 20:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 24 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 25 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 23 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 22 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Nags Head Pier today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 05:00 · ▼ 19:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Nags Head Pier suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Nags Head Pier.