At the beach, it seems like Outer Banks swimming is all around between the ocean, sounds and swimming pools. On days when the ocean is too rough for swimming (and there will be many of those days), it’s not too hard to find calmer areas that swimmers of all strengths can enjoy. Many rental houses and hotels have private pools or come with access to a community or club pool. One of the local gyms has a pool as well as a water park where your little ones can splash and squeal with joy. You can also find many great places to swim in the Roanoke and Pamlico Sounds or in swimming holes, where the water tends to be a bit more tranquil than the ocean. For the athletes out there, keep your eyes open for triathlon events where you can put your biking, running and, of course, swimming prowess to the test. Check out the listing below to learn more about Outer Banks swimming.
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
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
The first national seashore in the country, Cape Hatteras National Seashore stretches more than 70 miles along parts of three islands: Bodie Island (just...read more
Hatteras Island Beaches Safety Information
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches are routinely named on Dr. Steven Leatherman...read more
Hatteras Island Ocean Center is an indoor/outdoor nature center that provides a wide variety of interactive educational activities for people of all ages....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
Located on the sound in Salvo, Hatteras Watersports is a family-owned business that’s celebrating 32 years of providing watersports fun on Hatteras Island....read more
The Haulover Day Use Area is also known as Canadian Hole because it is a hotspot for windsurfers and kiteboarders, many of whom hail from Canada. This...read more
This 28,000-square-foot facility offers a 25-meter indoor lap pool and a wellness center with state-of-the-art weight and cardio equipment. You'll enjoy...read more
Jump into some fun at the Outer Banks Family YMCA’s outdoor water park. It’s fun for the whole family with two pools that have something to offer everyone....read more
