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Hatteras / The Lighthouse

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North Carolina (USA), Buxton, North Carolina (USA)
Coordinates: 35.2544, -75.5210
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Three metal jetties stick into the ocean and form good waves at this beach. Ask locals where they are located before you go out. Sandy beach. Launch south (downwind) of the southernmost jetty to avoid any accidents. For experienced riders only. Only good in NE winds. In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and November 70% wind. In December to February windy almost daily. In March to May frontals and winds from SW, NW and NE. Main directions: NE and SW. Season from March to November. Year-round possible if you ride on the warmer SW winds with warm water currents. Wetsuits needed beginning and end of the year, just shorts from late spring to early fall. Warm gulf-stream ocean currents keep air and water temperatures warm nearly year-round. Water: Smallwave, Mediumwave. Features: Parking. Rider ability: Intermediate, Expert.

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Wind

4 kn

NE · gusts 4 kn

Waves

0.6 m

7s period

Swell

0.4 m

Tide

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Updated 21/08/2026, 09:50:39

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Launch south (downwind) of the southernmost jetty to avoid any accidents. Year-round possible if you ride on the warmer SW winds with warm water currents. Warm gulf-stream ocean currents keep air and water temperatures warm nearly year-round.

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