Beach BreakIntermediate — Advancedfall

Buxton (Cape Hatteras)

Beach break near the lighthouse. The cape juts furthest into the Atlantic here. Catches every swell direction. Powerful waves during hurricanes.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, NE, SE

Swell Size

3–10 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (W)

Season

fall

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

North Carolina

Region

Outer Banks

Coordinates

35.2670, -75.5350

NOAA Buoy

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