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lower-intermediate
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Good conditions with 2.8 ft swell energy.
Kill Devil Hills is a beach break in Kill Devil Hills, NC suited for lower-intermediate surfers. It picks up swells from NE to S (45°-170°). Best surfed at 0.5-4ft on a falling tide. Hazards include rip currents, sharks, shorebreak. Prime season runs February, March, April, August, September, October, and November. Expect crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from W (265°). Kill Devil Hills features multiple sandbar peaks along a gently sloping beach. The waves are generally softer than Hatteras, making it a great training ground for lower‑intermediate surfers. Swells from NE to SE light up the peaks, and winter nor'easters can produce overhead surf. Falling tide, W wind, 3–5 ft E swell Look for outside sandbars on falling tide; rights and lefts are available. Light SW winds groom the faces.
Friendly vibe—share waves and don't hog peaks. Respect swimmers and families.
Insider tips from local surfers
Look for outside sandbars on falling tide; rights and lefts are available. Light SW winds groom the faces.