Alabama Ave., Kure Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Alabama Ave., Kure Beach Surf Guide
Directly south of Carolina Beach is Kure Beach, where surfers generally focus on the pier or any of a number of beach accesses, like Alabama Avenue, which sits right at the border between the two towns. Fun waves peel off the outflow pipe on the right swell and the crowd is typically a bit more mellow than some of the nearby, more popular spots.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Novice up to the best local surfers depending on the surf.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Pretty mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Pretty mellow.
Spot Rating
Fun
Not the best quality but some options on the right swells.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Normally not bad but south swells can sometimes have some current to contend with.
Water Quality
Fair
Normally OK but with enough rain or a hurricane it can get pretty bad.
Hazards
Cape Fear River water.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Skimming, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing, Kiteboard
Access
Paid parking available.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Storm dependent: tropical cyclones in the late summer and fall with frontal activity from late fall through winter into spring.
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