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Bring Ocracoke with you everywhere you go!! Missing the smell of your favorite surf shop? Grab an air freshener or two and be instantly transferred from your 1994 Camry to the sun kissed beaches of the island.

We’ve got surf shop air fresheners available on our website now so you can... See More

Bring Ocracoke with you everywhere you go!! Missing the smell of your favorite surf shop? Grab an air freshener or two and be instantly... See More

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The 2025 Witch Paddle was a success! Thank you to @ocracokeislandyoga and everyone who came out and participated! We can’t wait for next year 🌅

#surfocracoke #ridethewind

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Welcome pirates!! Come celebrate with us! SPOOKY HOUR will be 4-6pm at the shop - we’ve got free beer from @1718brewingocracoke and spooky sales!!

The witches paddle with @ocracokeislandyoga will leave from our dock at 5 today!

After our festivities, the brewery will be hosing... See More

Welcome pirates!! Come celebrate with us! SPOOKY HOUR will be 4-6pm at the shop - we’ve got free beer from @1718brewingocracoke and spooky sales... See More

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Happy Halloween from Ride the Wind! The shop is open til 6 today!

We’ve got an update on the ferry situation- “Good news! While NC12 on Ocracoke remains CLOSED, The North Carolina Ferry Division will be running the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry TODAY to help people get to Blackbeard’... See More

Happy Halloween from Ride the Wind! The shop is open til 6 today!

We’ve got an update on the ferry situation- “Good news! While NC12 on... See More

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It’s looking like this weather is going to clear out for us this weekend for Halloween and the Pirate Jamboree! There are lots of fun things happening, check out @visitocracokenc to see a list of what’s going on!

We’re stoked to see everyone this Saturday at the shop for our Witches... See More

It’s looking like this weather is going to clear out for us this weekend for Halloween and the Pirate Jamboree! There are lots of fun things... See More

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We’ve rescheduled our Witches Paddle for SATURDAY - November 1st! See you then!

#surfocracoke #ridethewind

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It’s that time of year again! Along with our used stand up paddle boards and surf boards, we’ve got used fishing kayaks, singles, and tandem kayaks for sale - stop by the shop to check them out or give us a call if you’re interested!!

#surfocracoke #ridethewind

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