Nags Head Pier surf forecast

Nags Head · North Carolina · United States

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Pier lineup that works all year with northeast swell and west wind, any tide. Fills up when it is good; rips and old wreck debris are the hazards.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces ENE

Level

intermediate

Best swell

NNE, NE, ENE

Best wind

WSW, W, WNW (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Aug-Nov hurricane swells, plus winter nor'easters

Typical size

0.5-2 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

rips; wrecks

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• Triple S Pier, Topsail Beach

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