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
Sailor Jo's offers customized standup paddleboarding excursions, lessons and eco tours and even provides all of the equipment. You can rent an SUP, schedule...read more
This is a very cool spot for hanging out by the sound. It got a little beat up in Hurricane Irene, but it’s been fixed up now. When you turn in, head to the...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
Sunset Watersports rents Waverunners, pontoon boats, kayaks, standup paddleboards (SUPs) and center console boats and offers parasailing. It’s located...read more
Join a captain and crew for a two-hour saltwater safari on the newest vessel in the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center fleet. The Safari is a 50-foot...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
Designated in 1991 as North Carolina’s first Historic Shipwreck Preserve, the USS Huron lies 250 yards from the beach. During the summer, buoys may...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
Locally owned and operated since 1975, Whalebone has all the gear you need to outfit the whole family for the beach. They stock all the major surf brands...read more
