Kitty Hawk Pier
A classic Outer Banks beach-break at the Hilton pier where shifting sandbars and a long pier create snackable lefts and rights on consistent SE groundswell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kitty Hawk Pier in North Carolina.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Southeast groundswells produce the cleanest shape when paired with light W offshore.
Mid to high tide softens the bite while low tides expose shallower closeouts and stronger currents.
Lineup Guide
The pier and moving sandbars concentrate peaks close to the structure - expect punchy, shifting peaks and occasional strong rips near the pilings.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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