| Catch A Wave!
Rising from their long journey in the Atlantic, and building steep faces
and white creamy tops, are some of the best waves along the Atlantic
seaboard. Surfers, body surfers, boogey boarders and children with rafts
ride these faces and experience the thrill of riding the wild surf.
Cape Hatteras is widely recognized as the #1 place for surfing on the East Coast of the United States. Many surfers call Cape Hatteras, “The Wave Magnet,” as it sits on the dividing line between the North and South Atlantic Oceans and receives swell from the NW clockwise all the way through the SW. |
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Take A Lesson
The consistency and quality of the waves on Hatteras Island makes it a great place to learn how to surf. Beginners are taught the full spectrum of surfing including: paddling techniques, body placement, wave selection, catching a wave, and foot placement as well as surfing etiquette and equipment selection & setup. Want to learn to surf or touch up on some of your moves? Many surf camps or private lessons are offered by a number of places on the Island. Click Here for for a list of lesson locations. |
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Local Surf Shops
If there are no waves or you want a relaxing day checking out the shops, look for a local surf shop. There are a number of small shops up and down the island that carry a wide selection of surf boards as well as other gear and also all of the surf brand clothing that is popular in the area. From Volcom, Billabong, Hurley and O'neill you will surely find something unique.
For a complete list of Hatteras Island surf shops, check out the Concierge page. |
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Hot Spots
The unique bending, “boomerang shaped” curve of Cape Hatteras allows surfers to easily find offshore winds in any wind direction by moving 20 miles up or down the coastline.
Lighthouse
S-Curves
Frisco Pier
Avon Pier
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Surfboard Retals
If you want to try your hand at surfing without a lesson or if you have already taken a lesson and want to work on your skills, check out a local rental shop. You can rent boards and other water equipment daily or weekly and they have boards to fit a variety of experience levels.
For a list of rental shops click here. |
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Surf Forecasts
If you are a seasoned surfer and really want to know the conditions before you head out check out one of these surf forecast sites to give you the full scoop. There are a number of webcams and weather reports that can give you a pretty good idea on where to head first!
Surfline
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