The Surf Window

Buxton Lighthouse

North Carolina, USA

Point breakAdvanced

Famous lefthand point with long walls and powerful waves spawned by Diamond Shoals.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size5-10ft

Wind

W

Offshore

Tide

Low

LowMidHigh

Season

September-May

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Left

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Long workable wall

Length

120-300m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: Long wave requires paddle fitness and wave reading skills

Hazards

  • •Powerful shoals
  • •Cold water
  • •Long paddle

Local Tips

  • •Diamond Shoals redirect swell
  • •Iconic Hatteras spot

Location

Map showing the location of Buxton Lighthouse in North Carolina, USA

35.2447, -75.5322