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Continent:
North America
Country:
North Carolina (USA)
Next Big City:
Washington DC, Norfolk
Next Town:
Buxton
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Parking


Water
Type:
Small Wave (< 1m), Medium Wave (1-3m)
Hazards:
Wave Breakers / Groynes
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide Independent

Three metal jetties stick into the ocean and form good waves at this beach. Ask locals where they are located before you go out.
Beach
Type:
Sand
Size:
Big
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
June, July, August

Sandy beach. Launch south (downwind) of the southernmost jetty to avoid any accidents. For experienced riders only.

Wind

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

Only good in NE winds. 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.



How to get there
Transport:
Car
Access:
Short 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 Road and once the road splits keep left and park next to the beach.

Extra Information
Rules:
None


Not a beginners beach. Be aware of the metal jetties in the water.

Nightlife
No nightlife.


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