Outer Banks Beach Club
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Localism isn't a problem unless you run into some dumb people that probably aren't even really locals. Just be courteous and remember some people actually do live here and it's not just a vacation spot and you'll be alright. Respect everyone in the lineup, locals and tourists alike.
Atmosphere:
This spot has become one of my favorites this year because it seems to break harder and slightly bigger than other places along the Outer Banks. It's best out to the right in front of the storm drain. I've seen many sharks here on dawn patrols, but it's a good clean break with the right swell and wind direction. The wave is almost always hollow and it's great fun when it's not too crowded. Like almost all beach breaks though, there is plenty of peaks to go around.
Additional Info:
There is limited parking here so it's kind of difficult to access. People in charge of the Beach Club don't like you to use the showers either so don't plan on rinsing off.
Location
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When driving down the bypass look for 17th Street Surf Shop in Kitty Hawk. Turn onto E. Landing Strip towards the beach. Continue onto Calvin St. and accross the beach road into the public access. Enjoy
When driving down the beach road, simply look for the Outer Banks Beach Club (a bunch of round buildings 3 or 4 stories tall) and turn into the parking lot accross from Calvin St.
Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
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Public access | Yes |
4x4 required | Unknown |
Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Beach break |
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Direction | Right and left |
Bottom | Sandy |
Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | SouthWest |
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Swell direction | NorthEast |
Swell size | Less than 3ft - Don't know |
Tide | Low and mid tide |
Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
Week | Few surfers |
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Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Sharks
Videos
None
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