Kill Devil Hills
North Carolina, USA
Beach breakIntermediate
In the heart of the Outer Banks where the Wright Brothers made aviation history, Kill Devil Hills delivers consistent North Carolina beach break with the kind of wind-shaped peaks that give this famous aviation town its name.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size–SE 1.5–2.5m at 10–14s
Wind
W
Light to SW under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
Sep–Nov
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach break
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Multiple peaks, powerful in NE swells
Length
60–120m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
- •Why: Consistent Outer Banks beach break with enough power to be fun
Hazards
- •Strong rip currents year-round
- •Can be crowded at beach accesses
- •Hurricane swells can create extremely dangerous conditions
Local Tips
- •The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a must, the original flight was 120 feet
- •Avalon Pier creates good shaped peaks on both sides during NE swells
- •The bypass road runs parallel to the beach, easy to cruise and check multiple peaks
Location
36.0321, -75.6776