Oceanana Pier
Southeast Surf Spots
Surf Guide
Running only 29 miles from Bogue Inlet to Beaufort Inlet, the Crystal Coast goes largely unnoticed next to its big barrier island brother to the north, and while the surfing action is mostly concentrated around the piers, make no mistake: the waves can crank, especially during a big south swell.
Ability Level
All Abilities
BegIntAdv
Novice up to the best local surfers depending on the surf.
Local Vibe
Doable
WelcomingIntimidating
Pretty mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
MellowHeavy
Can be crowded if the sand is working right.
Spot Rating
Poor
PoorPerfect
Waves on both sides of the pier depending on the swell direction.
Shoulder Burn
Light
LightExhausting
Pretty mellow unless there is a big E or SE swell and the current kicks in.
Water Quality
Fair
CleanDirty
Fish guts.
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE
Wind
North
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead
Tide
Low to mid tide