Outer Banks Surfing and Bodyboarding

With the strong winds and waves in the Outer Banks, it’s no wonder that the area is a surfer’s haven. You may be a professional surfer coming to the beach for a competition or a beginner whose interest has been piqued by the prospect of the sport. Whichever you are or even somewhere in between, Outer Banks surfing can be catered to fit the experience you have in mind. Surf shops populate the beach from Corolla through Ocracoke, and you can find bathing suits, surf company clothes, surfing accessories and surfboards available for rent or sale. Surf shops often feature surfboards from quality brands like Rusty, JS Industries and Victoria, so you can use the same equipment as the pros. Several of the surf shops and watersport adventure companies on the Outer Banks offer surfing lessons led by certified instructors. They can help you learn the basics if you’re a beginner or teach stunts to the advanced students. And don’t forget to keep an eye out for ESA events coming to the area where you can watch surfers compete at the national level. Check out the listing below to find out what Outer Banks surfing and bodyboarding has in store for you.


Outer Banks Things To Do by Area

Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island

Outer Banks Things To Do by Category

Hatteras Island Boardsports

Outer Banks Surfing & Bodyboarding
41056 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-6160

Hatteras Island Boardsports has more than 5,000 square feet packed with swimwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids. Some brand names you’ll...read more

Hatteras Island Boardsports has more than 5,000 square feet packed with swimwear, apparel and accessories for...read more

Just For the Beach Rentals

Outer Banks Surfing & Bodyboarding
520 Old Stoney Road, Corolla
(252) 453-9388
Toll Free
(800) 629-7368

Just For The Beach Rentals offers gear delivery from South Nags Head to Corolla. Want to plan your own kayak tour? Just for the Beach Rentals has sit-on-top...read more

Just For The Beach Rentals offers gear delivery from South Nags Head to Corolla. Want...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites

Outer Banks Surfing & Bodyboarding
Multiple locations
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Outer Banks Surfing & Bodyboarding
Multiple locations

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind and waves to flat water...read more

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all...read more

Ocean Air Sports

Outer Banks Surfing & Bodyboarding
39450 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-5000

In a primo location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras Island watersports adventures happen since 1987. That’s right, locals...read more

In a primo location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras...read more

Ride The Wind Recreational Activities

Outer Banks Surfing & Bodyboarding
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
486 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 928-6311

Ride the Wind provides a myriad of classes and adventures: guided kayak ecotours and rentals, surf camps, surf lessons and SUP yoga. The guided...read more

Ride the Wind provides a myriad of classes and adventures: guided kayak ecotours and rentals,...read more

Rodanthe Watersports & Campground

Outer Banks Surfing & Bodyboarding
24170 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-1431

Watersports enthusiasts love staying at this soundfront campground, where they can view awesome sunsets, windsurf, kiteboard or kayak right out from their...read more

Watersports enthusiasts love staying at this soundfront campground, where they can view awesome sunsets, windsurf,...read more

Slash Creek Outfitters

Outer Banks Surfing & Bodyboarding
57698 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras village
(252) 986-1500

In the historic A.S. Austin Building in the heart of Hatteras village, Slash Creek Outfitters can make your Hatteras vacation more enjoyable. This is the...read more

In the historic A.S. Austin Building in the heart of Hatteras village, Slash Creek Outfitters...read more

Ocracoke’s beach has attracted increasing national attention as it worked its way up on Dr. Beach’s acclaimed annual list of 10 Best Beaches in the USA; he...read more

Beach Outfitters rents bikes, beach equipment, cottage needs, baby gear and other convenience items too cumbersome to pack. Their bikes come in three...read more

One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation and is known for providing great customer service in sales and rentals....read more