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Ocracoke Surf Forecast

North Carolina - Outer Banks

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Spot guide

Breaks best in hurricane swells and usually closes out above about 8 ft.

BreakBeach break, sand
WavesLefts & rights
LevelAdvanced
Best tideLow to mid
Best swellSE-S
Offshore windFrom W - NE

Getting there

A 45-minute ferry ride from Hatteras.

Parking

Park at the airport and walk to the beach.

Watch out for

Rip currents

Directions

From surf guides and official beach pages. Conditions, access and parking change, so check local signs and lifeguards before you paddle out. Something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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