Bogue Inlet Pier Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SE

Wind

North

Surf Height

Chest high-overhead

Tide

Low to mid tide

Bogue Inlet Pier Surf Guide

The Bogue Inlet Pier is one of the best waves in Emerald Isle. This place has some good shorebreak when it's on, and the Point (it's not really a point) breaks similar to the pier, except that it's better on a bigger swell.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Novice up to the best local surfers depending on the surf.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Locals are pretty mellow.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Fairly mellow.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Waves on both sides of the pier depending on the swell direction.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Pretty mellow unless there is a big E or SE swell and the current kicks in.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Not bad.

Hazards

Fisherfolk.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Skimming, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing, Kiteboard

Access

Current rates: $5 for 1st hour or $20 per day Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays only.

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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