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Type:	Small Wave (< 1m), Medium Wave (1-3m)
Hazards:	Currents
Quality:	Clean
Best Tide:	Tide Independent

Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell.

Type:	Sand
Size:	Big
Hazards:	Cars, Other
Beach Users:	None

Big, sandy beach with lots of space. Look out for cars and anglers.

Best Months:	January, February, June, July, October, November, December
Wind Type:	Thermal Winds, Frontal Winds
Best Direction:	N, NNE, NE
Main Direction:	NE, SW

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and November 70% wind. In December to February windy almost daily. In March to May frontals and winds from SW, NW and NE. Main directions: NE and SW. Works in: S, SE, NE, N.

Transport:	Car
Access:	No Walk

Get directions from

Easiest is a rental car. Follow the signs to the Outer Banks from Norfolk (route 168S and then 158S). Then take route 12 south all the way down and get to Buxton. In North Buxton exit highway 12 onto Forest Rd. Follow the road to its end. There is a parking lot at the end of the park service road past the lighthouse. Easy 2-wheel drive access to the ocean.

Rules:

Restricted Zones, Time Restrictions

Do not enter the bird use areas which are well marked.

No nightlife.