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Best Surfing Beaches in North Carolina
2 North Carolina beaches for surfers — Cape Hatteras's legendary point breaks and Nags Head's classic Outer Banks surf.
Cape Hatteras Beach
The "Cape Hatteras Swell Machine" — where the Gulf Stream meets the Labrador Current generating some of the most powerful and consistent waves on the East Coast.
Nags Head Beach
Outer Banks' surfing hub — consistent Nags Head break, the Kill Devil Hills surf shops, Kill Devil Hills surf camp, and classic Outer Banks beginner wave conditions.
Beach Comparison
| Beach | Sand | Water Clarity | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Hatteras Beach | Fine White Sand | Good | ★★★★☆ |
| Nags Head Beach | Fine White Sand | Good | ★★★★☆ |