Tide conditions for Kill Devil Hills surf spots
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Kill Devil Hills. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next High
04:00 PM
3.4 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow | -- | 1:00 AM(-0.1ft) | -- | 1:00 PM(0.0ft) |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 8:00 AM(3.2ft) | 2:00 AM(-0.2ft) | 8:00 PM(3.6ft) | 2:00 PM(-0.2ft) |
| Thu, Apr 2 | -- | 3:00 AM(0.0ft) | -- | 2:00 PM(0.1ft) |
| Sat, Apr 4 | -- | 4:00 AM(0.1ft) | -- | 4:00 PM(0.4ft) |
| Sun, Apr 5 | 11:00 PM(3.2ft) | 4:00 AM(0.4ft) | -- | -- |
| Mon, Apr 6 | 11:00 AM(2.7ft) | 3:00 PM(1.3ft) | -- | -- |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Avalon Pier
AdvancedAvalon Pier is an iconic Outer Banks surf spot in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. The sand near the pier produces powerful, hollow peaks on both sides, drawing some of the region's best surfers. The crowd and localism can be intense, so this wave is for advanced riders who know pier etiquette.
Kill Devil Hills
IntermediateKill 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.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Kill Devil Hills
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Kill Devil Hills. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Kill Devil Hills. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Kill Devil Hills on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
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