Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
advanced
·jetty·Buxton, NCBreak
Jetty/Pier
Skill
Advanced
Rating
—
Reviews
0
✓Parking nearby
✓Restrooms
✓Showers
✓Consistent waves
Strong currents near groins
Watch for metal jetty
Heavy localism
About This Spot
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.
Local Etiquette
Respect the tight local crew and wait your turn. Never drop in on someone in the tube or cut across the jetty channel.
Local Knowledge
Insider tips from local surfers
Spot Summary
Break Type
jetty
Best Swell
NE–S
Best Wind / Tide
WSW–NNW / 1–5 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
- Rip currents
- Rocks near low tide
- Localism varies by peak
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