Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediatefall

Kill Devil Hills

Popular northern OBX beach break. Multiple peaks along the wide beach. Near the Wright Brothers memorial. Good for beginners on smaller days.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, NE

Swell Size

2–6 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (W)

Season

fall

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

North Carolina

Region

Outer Banks

Coordinates

36.0130, -75.6720

NOAA Buoy

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