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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Premier Outer Banks spot. Hurricane swells produce epic conditions. The cape juts into the Atlantic catching every swell. Fall is prime season.

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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

35.2505, -75.5290

NOAA Buoy

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