Avon Pier Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE, NE
Wind
Northwest or West
Surf Height
Head high-double overhead
Tide
All tides depending on the sand.
Avon Pier Surf Guide
While not as revered as other some other surf spots nearby on the island, Avon Pier can be the focal point of surf on Hatteras Island when everything aligns. The sandbars shift frequently on both sides of the pier. From outside sandbars near the end of the pier and the dreaded inside trench to the close-to-the-beach grinders depending on the sand, there have been many faces of Avon Pier over the years. Regardless of sand, the pier can often pick up more swell than surrounding zones, making it quite reliable. Playful on the small days and scary on the big days, the surf can vary drastically based on whatever the Atlantic throws at it. The pier breaks best on S windswells or large NE swell events, although nearly everything in-between can be rideable and fun. The pier handles NW winds better than points further north, making it worth a look on the right wind/swell combo.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Any and all depending on the sand and swell size.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Pretty mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Pretty mellow with room to spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Shifty peaks -- when the sand is right it can get good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Depends on swell -- can be mellow or a treadmill.
Water Quality
Clean
Actually not that bad unless after a storm.
Hazards
Marine life.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Pier parking is usually OK but there are streets nearby you can park on, just don't block any driveways and don't leave your trash.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Storm dependent: tropical cyclones in the late summer and fall with frontal activity and nor'easters in the late fall and winter.
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