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North Carolina - Outer Banks

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Spot guide

Powerful sandbar break just north of Rodanthe at the south end of Pea Island, where the road makes an S-turn.

WavesLefts & rights
Best tideLow to mid
Best swellSE
Offshore windFrom SW - NW

Getting there

Park along the road with two tires on the pavement (not in the sand) and walk over the dunes.

Watch out for

UrchinsRip currentsMan-made obstaclesSharks

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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