The Outer Banks’s environment makes for awesome and exotic activities, and many of them include watersports. Whether you need equipment, rentals, lessons or other, Outer Banks watersports stores populate the beach from Corolla through Ocracoke so it isn’t hard to find what you need. Familiar chain stores, independent surf companies and rental places often sell watersports equipment like surfboards, paddleboards, kayaks, wetsuits and fishing gear. And several Outer Banks watersports stores not only sell equipment but also rent it, so you can easily surf for a day or two without committing to buying a board. If you harbor a hankering to try a particular watersport activity but may not have the savoir-faire for it, watersports stores often offer lessons and workshops to teach you the basics for an activity. So if you’re itching to get in the water, check out the listings for nearby Outer Banks watersports stores to get you ready for an adventure.
Outer Banks Shopping by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Shopping by Category
Primarily a kiteboarding lesson center, Radikal Kiteboarding offers both group and private lessons focusing on skill development and theory. All of their...read more
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...read more
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...read more
Roanoke Island Outfitters and Dive Center is a full-service dive shop that offers dive charters, beach dives, training, gear sales and rentals. They...read more
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...read more
Outfit yourself to surf, skate or sun. This shop is a longtime favorite offering custom-made Secret Spot surfboards as well as used boards, boogie boards,...read more
Everybody can find a swimsuit at this store. Surfside Casuals is one of the area’s most well-known names in swimwear, beach apparel and sportswear. The...read more
The Waterfront Shops in Duck has been a destination for shopping, sightseeing, dining and relaxing for 25 years. Nestled on the Currituck Sound and...read more
Waterboy has everything you need for island exploration. They rent kayaks, surfboards, watersports equipment, standup paddleboards and more. There’s also...read more
Wave Riding Vehicles has been on the beach since 1980, and in that time their wave of porpoises logo has made their surfboards one of the most recognizable...read more
This full-service shop offers a comprehensive selection of everything you’ll need for fishing and boating, including boat electronics. They sell tackle,...read more
