Nags Head Surf Shack
Nags Head pier at sunset
Live from the Outer Banks

Nags Head
Surf Shack

Your local Nags Head surf report & conditions — checked before paddling out.

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Today's Surf Summary

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Live Conditions

Today on the Outer Banks

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Tide

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Source: NOAA · Oregon Inlet

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Sunrise & Sunset

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Water Temp- Duck Pier

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Beach Flag

yellow Flag

Medium Hazard

Moderate surf and/or currents — swim with caution.

Estimated from live conditions · Always check with on-duty lifeguards.

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Tagged Sharks (25 mi)

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Eyes on the Water

Live Nags Head Surf Cam

See what's happening at the beach right now.

Live cam courtesy of Surfline at Nags Head Fishing Pier.

Jennette's Pier

Nags Head — live HLS stream via SurfChex.

Jennette's Pier (North View)

Nags Head — north-facing live cam courtesy of WebCOOS / NOAA & Jennette's Pier.

Abalone Street

South Nags Head — live HLS stream via SurfChex.

Avalon Pier

Kill Devil Hills — live cam courtesy of Avalon Pier (IPCamLive).

Jennette's Pier — Surfline

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5th Street — Surfline

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Looking Ahead

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Stay Safe Out There

Beach Safety

Rip Currents

Low to moderate risk. Always know your exit.

UV Index

Current: — — moderate exposure.

Marine Advisories

No active small craft advisories. Check NWS Newport/Morehead City office before heading out.

Where to Paddle Out

Local Surf Spots

Jennette's Pier
All Levels

Jennette's Pier

Popular surf break with consistent waves and reliable peaks around the pilings.

Typical

Consistent peaks, works most swells

Nags Head Pier
Intermediate

Nags Head Pier

Classic Outer Banks surf spot with a storied local lineup and punchy pier waves.

Typical

Best on clean N/NE swell

South Nags Head
Intermediate

South Nags Head

Less crowded stretch that often produces quality sandbar peaks for those willing to walk.

Typical

Sandbar dependent, hollow on the right day

Coquina Beach
All Levels

Coquina Beach

Scenic, uncrowded location with strong surf potential and unbroken horizons.

Typical

Open beach break, picks up most swell

While You Wait for Waves

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