Topsail Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE
Wind
Northwest
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead
Tide
Low to mid tide
Topsail Beach Surf Guide
The southern beach on Topsail Island, Topsail's best break is Jolly Roger Pier, and it's horribly inconsistent.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Any and all levels.
Local Vibe
Doable
Not too bad.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Not too bad.
Spot Rating
Poor
Another stretch of beach that has its moments, there just aren't a ton of them.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Normally not too bad but can be some work on bigger swells.
Water Quality
Fair
Normally OK but with enough rain or a hurricane it can get pretty bad.
Hazards
The sea lice are notoriously bad here. Try aloe after-sunburn lotion to kill the buggers.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Skimming, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing, Kiteboard
Access
Easy, plenty of parking.
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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