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Good conditions with 2.1 ft swell energy.
At Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, jetties and sandbars focus Atlantic swells into one of the most powerful waves on the East Coast. Long, ripable lefts and dredging tubes break over shifting sandbars by the groins. The wave is fast and heavy with strong currents, making it suitable for advanced surfers only.
Respect the tight local crew and wait your turn. Never drop in on someone in the tube or cut across the jetty channel.
Insider tips from local surfers
Best peaks form next to the groins—sit deep and commit. Hurricane and nor'easter swells produce long lefts; incoming tide helps.