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
Coastal Explorations is a small, adventure-oriented touring company in Corolla. Their guides are friendly and outgoing and have the skill and knowledge to...read more
You haven’t seen the Outer Banks until you’ve seen it from the water, and Coastal Kayak can take you there. They offer guided kayak tours from Pine Island...read more
Corolla Kiteboarding offers an Intro to Kiteboarding lesson that will teach everything you need to know about how the wind works with the kite, the "wind...read more
Corolla Parasail is proud to partner with Coastal Explorations to bring their newest parasail location to the Historic Corolla Village. They are now the...read more
Located in the heart of Timbuck II, Corolla Parasail partners with Corolla Water Sports – the original and one of the most comprehensive watersports’...read more
Corolla Surf Shop opened in 1996. You will find all the best surf brand names in bathing suits, rash guards, surfboards,...read more
During the last two centuries an astonishing number of ships have wrecked off the shores of Hatteras Island due to the confluence of treacherous shoals,...read more
There are no opportunities for scuba diving in Duck, but if you're into the sport, see our Nags Head, Roanoke Island and Hatteras sites.read more
Dock of the Bay is a fuel dock and ships store on Kitty Hawk Bay. With fuel, bait and tackle, wine and beer, snacks, ice and more, it has all your...read more
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
North Duck Watersports, home to Corolla Parasail’s sister company, Duck Parasail, sits at the north end of the Town of Duck. This peaceful location is a ...read more
