Ocean Isle Surf Report & Forecast

The waves here are like all the rest in the armpit beaches, with better sandbars near the piers. The waves here are punchy shorebreak waves, working on incoming tides mostly. There's a good right that reels off the pier from time to time, especially during hurricane swells. These beaches, while being among the warmest and most beautiful in the state, are also the most swell-starved, and it takes a strong S swell to create a significant wave. Read more