Hatteras and surfing have gone hand in hand for more than 50 years. When the pioneering surfers of North Carolina discovered the great breaks and waves on Hatteras Island, it was the beginning of a decades-long love affair with Hatteras surfing. Cape Hatteras surfing is especially well-known, and surfers of all levels flock there, especially in hurricane season when the swells are super. Hatteras Island surfing is made easier with rentals, sales, lessons and advice from many Hatteras surf shops. Cape Hatteras surf reports can be found through Hatteras surf shops as well as online. If you catch a good Cape Hatteras surf report, get out to the breaks as soon as you can and use your best wave etiquette so that everybody gets a chance.
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Surfing & Bodyboarding in Hatteras
39450 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
In a prime location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras Island watersports adventures happen since 1987. Locals and visitors of all ages and experience levels have trusted this iconic north Avon business for family-oriented outdoor fun for more than 30 years. Ocean Air rents kayaks and standup paddleboards (SUP) and offers lessons and rentals in windsurfing, kiteboarding and wing foiling. Windsurfing enthusiasts have been flocking to Hatteras Island for decades, and Ocean Air Sports is their first stop for gear, rentals and the latest island and industry scoop. Whether you’re playing on the water or watching the action from the soundfront deck, Ocean Air is the perfect place to spend the day. The shop sells all the goods and gear for the outdoor experience, from boards, kites, sails and paddles to wetsuits, sunglasses, t-shirts, sunscreen and a whole lot more.
In a prime location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras Island watersports adventures happen since 1987. Locals and visitors of all ages and experience levels have trusted this iconic north Avon business for family-oriented outdoor fun for more than 30 years. Ocean Air rents kayaks and standup paddleboards (SUP) and offers lessons and rentals in windsurfing, kiteboarding and wing foiling....read more
In a prime location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras...read more
Surfing & Bodyboarding in Hatteras
Cyclists will appreciate this full-service, family-owned bike shop that sells and rents bikes for the whole family, delivers rentals to your location, services and repairs cycles and sells cycling gear. Experienced mechanics do all the repairs. Island Cycles & Beach Gear is also in the watersports business, renting kayaks, standup paddleboards, surfboards, skimboards, pedal boats and other fun stuff for the beach. In their shop...read more
Surfing & Bodyboarding in Hatteras
Natural Art has been a fixture on the island surfing scene since 1977, and it’s all about serious surfing. They shape custom boards and create custom artwork so you can design your own. They sell new and used surfboards and skimboards and rent surfboards, SUPs, bodyboards and wetsuits. They also repair surfboards and all fiberglass boards. All the surfing support gear is here too: clothing,...read more
Surfing & Bodyboarding in Hatteras
There are so many entertaining Outer Banks activities that you couldn't possibly bring all the equipment you'll need on a vacation to cover it all. Luckily, you can rent just about anything you'll need once you're here. If you want to rent kayaks to do some exploring of the sound waters or to ride the waves, Ocean Atlantic Rentals will bring them to you. And though...read more
Surfing & Bodyboarding in Hatteras
The refuge’s visitor center, located on the northern end of Hatteras Island about 4 miles south of Oregon Inlet, is a good place to start a Pea Island visit. It gives an introduction to the ecosystems and wildlife of the refuge and the activities that are permissible there. You may also pick up informational brochures and trail maps. Restrooms and parking are available. You may...read more
Surfing & Bodyboarding in Hatteras
Primarily a kiteboarding lesson center, Radikal Kiteboarding offers both group and private lessons focusing on skill development and theory. All of their lessons take place in the water, and instructors personalize classes to meet individual needs. Radikal provides water booties, wet suits, helmets, kite gear and Jet skis for all lessons. Day-long lessons are available as well. They offer SUP, Jet ski and surfboard rentals...read more
Surfing & Bodyboarding in Hatteras
There’s something for everyone inside the REAL Flagship Store in the village of Waves. At REAL you’ll find one of the largest selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, beachwear, sunglasses, watches, footwear and accessories on the Outer Banks. They’ve got brands like Roxy, Billabong, Volcom, Patagonia, Lost, O’Neill, Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Sanuk, Reef, Nixon, Electric, Oakley, Costa, Yeti and more. REAL’s friendly staff will help you find...read more
Surfing & Bodyboarding in Hatteras
Ride Hatteras is a surf shop and watersports outfitter. The shop sells name-brand surf-inspired clothing and accessories for men and women along with all the recreational equipment you'll need for surfing, body boarding, windsurfing, kiteboarding and paddleboarding. Ride Hatteras offers surfing, windsurfing and kiteboarding lessons for beginner, intermediate or advanced riders. Equipment is tailored to meet the needs of the student and the wind conditions...read more
Surfing & Bodyboarding in Hatteras
Rodanthe Surf Shop exists for the love of surfing alone. This classic, surf-only shop is the place to get your own Hatteras Glass custom surfboard. This hardcore surf shop has no fluff or over-commercialized merchandise. They rent body, surf and standup paddleboards and offer lessons for adults and children. If your board happens to get dinged up, Rodanthe Surf Shop offers all types of surfboard...read more
Surfing & Bodyboarding in Hatteras
From the Atlantic Ocean to the Pamlico Sound, Toeside’s Watersports in Avon has what it takes to conduct your saltwater adventure. Offering kite-boarding lessons, surf lessons, wake boarding, sailing and custom kite adventures, Toeside’s has you covered from shore to shore. read more
Surfing & Bodyboarding in Hatteras
Waterboy has everything you need for island exploration. They rent kayaks, surfboards, watersports equipment, standup paddleboards and more. There’s also fun stuff like corn hole and bikes and practical gear like life jackets, umbrellas and chairs. Waterboy rents golf carts for tooling around the island – these can be rented hourly, for half a day, a full day, overnight or weekly. All other equipment can...read more
