Oceanana Pier Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Oceanana Pier Surf Guide
Running only 29 miles from Bogue Inlet to Beaufort Inlet, the Crystal Coast goes largely unnoticed next to its big barrier island brother to the north, and while the surfing action is mostly concentrated around the piers, make no mistake: the waves can crank, especially during a big south swell.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Novice up to the best local surfers depending on the surf.
Local Vibe
Doable
Pretty mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Can be crowded if the sand is working right.
Spot Rating
Poor
Waves on both sides of the pier depending on the swell direction.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Pretty mellow unless there is a big E or SE swell and the current kicks in.
Water Quality
Fair
Fish guts.
Hazards
Fisherfolk, cops, marine invaders.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Skimming, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing, Kiteboard
Access
A few paid parking lots around the area.
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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