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

Tucked into Duck Commons near Sweet T’s, Duck Cycle is a friendly place to rent bike shop-quality cruisers for the whole family, including baby seats and...read more

Fox is a trusted source on the Hatteras Island watersports scene – and has been for 50 years! They were the first on Hatteras Island to specialize in...read more

The Hatteras Island Park Store is located on the grounds of Cape Hatteras Light Station. No visit to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is complete without a stop...read more

This classic surf shop in an old cottage has been a fixture on the island surf scene for more than 40 years. The shop sells new and used boards and surf-...read more

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...read more