East Coast 3 day Surf & Marine Weather

Report issued: Friday, September 25, 2026, 2:06 PM MST
Forecast period: Saturday, September 26 through Monday, September 28, 2026

Large northeast swell and hazardous marine conditions are affecting much of the East Coast. NOAA marine forecasts indicate widespread rough seas, strong to gale-force winds in exposed waters, and elevated rip-current risk. Check local beach warnings, lifeguard guidance, and the latest NOAA marine statements before entering the water.

New England

• Saturday: Average surf 6–10 ft, larger at exposed east-facing beaches.
  Strong NNE to NE wind, rough ocean conditions, cold-water exposure concerns, and dangerous currents.
• Sunday: Average surf 5–8 ft.
  Northeast swell continues with easing wind in protected areas; select points and sheltered coves may improve.
• Monday: Average surf 3–6 ft.
  Fading northeast swell, more manageable conditions, and improving marine weather.

New York State

• Saturday: Average surf 6–9 ft across Long Island’s exposed south and east shores.
  Strong north to northeast wind; heavy shorebreak and rip currents likely.
• Sunday: Average surf 5–7 ft.
  Swell remains well overhead at exposed breaks; wind quality may improve near protected south-facing zones.
• Monday: Average surf 3–5 ft.
  Declining swell with cleaner windows possible as offshore flow develops.

New Jersey

• Saturday: Average surf 6–10 ft.
  NOAA forecasts call for very rough seas offshore, with seas around 13–17 ft in the coastal waters; beach conditions hazardous.
• Sunday: Average surf 5–8 ft.
  Long-period northeast energy continues; strongest surf remains at open beaches and jetties.
• Monday: Average surf 3–6 ft.
  Gradual drop with improving wind and more organized surf possible early.

Delmarva

• Saturday: Average surf 7–11 ft.
  Powerful northeast swell, high surf, beach erosion potential, and very dangerous currents.
• Sunday: Average surf 6–9 ft.
  Continued heavy surf; north-facing exposures remain especially wind affected.
• Monday: Average surf 4–6 ft.
  Swell trends down but remains solid for the region; check inlets and sandbars for current hazards.

North Carolina

• Saturday: Average surf 8–12 ft, with larger sets along the Outer Banks.
  NOAA marine guidance highlights dangerous seas of roughly 10–20 ft with gale conditions in many waters.
• Sunday: Average surf 7–10 ft.
  Strong northeast swell remains; exposed beaches may see heavy paddle-outs, wash-throughs, and severe rip currents.
• Monday: Average surf 5–8 ft.
  Still sizable with gradually easing wind; conditions remain best suited to experienced surfers at approved access points.

South Carolina

• Saturday: Average surf 5–8 ft.
  Building northeast swell, gusty north wind, choppy exposed surf, and elevated rip-current risk.
• Sunday: Average surf 5–7 ft.
  Consistent swell continues, with better shape possible around protected piers and south-facing corners.
• Monday: Average surf 3–5 ft.
  Easing swell and more favorable local conditions possible as wind relaxes.

Florida

• Saturday: Average surf 4–7 ft for the northeast and central Atlantic coast; smaller farther south.
  NOAA forecasts show offshore seas around 8–12 ft in portions of the Florida Atlantic waters, with occasional larger seas.
• Sunday: Average surf 4–6 ft.
  Northeast swell continues with strongest surf from Jacksonville through Cape Canaveral; watch for strong longshore drift.
• Monday: Average surf 3–5 ft.
  Fading swell, improving weather, and cleaner early-session potential where local wind is light.

raw data from noaa, curated by surforecast pacificwaverider

Credits / References:
NOAA National Weather Service Marine Weather Services: weather.gov/marine
NOAA National Data Buoy Center observations and marine forecasts: ndbc.noaa.gov
CDIP wave-model and swell-forecast resources: cdip.ucsd.edu/m/forecast
NOAA buoy observations reported strong north-to-northeast winds and significant wave heights near 9–15 ft off the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic coast on September 25, while NOAA marine forecasts called for hazardous seas and gale conditions in several East Coast zones. [1][2][4][9][10][11]