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
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...read more
Outer Banks Boarding Co. is a boardrider's paradise with friendly and knowledgeable staff and a great selection of equipment for surfing, bodyboarding,...read more
Outer Surf is a woman-run surf business offering surf camps and surf lessons for kids and adults. They have all-girl and all-women lessons and clubs as well...read more
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...read more
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
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
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...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
