Outer Banks Watersports

The Outer Banks is a paradise for water lovers, especially with its wide variety of watersports and other activities done in the ocean or sound. Outer Banks watersports are available for people of many adventure levels, whether you want to paddle in a canoe through a nature preserve or surf through the barrel of a breaking wave. Surf companies in the area often sell and rent surfboards, paddleboards and gear you might need for either activity. Watersport adventure companies often offer a wide selection of watersports equipment and trips to do these activities. You can enjoy kayaking tours, skimboading, windsurfing, kiteboarding, parasailing, Jet ski and Waverunner rentals, waterskiing, sailing and more – the options seem endless! Lessons and camps for different watersports are also offered through surf shops, and watersports companies to teach beginners the basics or help experienced participants improve their skillset. Check out the listing below to see what Outer Banks watersports you can try during your vacation.


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

Back Country 4x4 & Kayak Safari

Outer Banks Water Sports
Meet at Corolla Light Town Center, 1159 Austin Street, Corolla
(252) 453-0877

Some of the best wildlife viewing and paddling on the Outer Banks takes place in the remote northern waterways of the Currituck Sound near the Virginia...read more

Some of the best wildlife viewing and paddling on the Outer Banks takes place in...read more

Corolla & Duck Parasail

Outer Banks Water Sports
1446 Duck Road, North Duck Watersports, Duck
(252) 261-4200
(252) 256-2663

Soar high with Corolla & Duck Parasail's licensed, 100-Ton Master Captain owner-operators. They are based in northern Duck, conveniently serving...read more

Soar high with Corolla & Duck Parasail's licensed, 100-Ton Master Captain owner-operators. They are based...read more

Corolla Watersports

Outer Banks Water Sports
798 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
(252) 453-6900

If it’s on the water, the folks here can help you do it. On the sound at the backside of TimBuck II next to the minigolf course, Corolla Watersports rents...read more

If it’s on the water, the folks here can help you do it. On the...read more

H2OBX Waterpark

Outer Banks Water Sports
8526 Caratoke Highway, Powells Point
(252) 491-3000

Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at H2OBX Waterpark, located just 3 miles north of Wright Memorial Bridge. Start with that perfect Carolina...read more

Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at H2OBX Waterpark, located just 3...read more

Hatteras Island Boardsports

Outer Banks Water Sports
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 Water Sports
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 Water Sports
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 Kites Watersports Center

Outer Banks Water Sports
1216 Duck Road, Wee Winks Square, Duck
(252) 441-4124
Additional phone number
(877) 359-8447

At the Kitty Hawk Kites Watersports Center on the sound in Duck, you can rent Jet Skis, book a parasailing tour, rent a pontoon boat, book a kayak tour or...read more

At the Kitty Hawk Kites Watersports Center on the sound in Duck, you can rent...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites Whalebone Watersports

Outer Banks Water Sports
7517 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-4124
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites' Whalebone Watersports location offers dolphin tours, kiteboarding, Jet Ski rentals and standup paddleboard rentals – some of the most...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites' Whalebone Watersports location offers dolphin tours, kiteboarding, Jet Ski rentals and standup...read more

Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Outer Banks Water Sports
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

Nor’Banks Sailing & Watersports

Outer Banks Water Sports
1314 Duck Road, Duck
(252) 489-4490

With tons of rentals and activities, a surf boutique and great restaurant onsite, Nor’Banks offers one-stop shopping for all the best of the Outer Banks....read more

With tons of rentals and activities, a surf boutique and great restaurant onsite, Nor’Banks offers...read more

Ocean Air Sports

Outer Banks Water Sports
39450 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-5000

In a prime location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras Island watersports adventures happen since 1987. Locals and visitors...read more

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