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Surf City Pier

Surf City Pier is a reliable Topsail Island sandbar peel that often produces clean lefts and rights on southeast groundswells with easy beach access from the pier. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Surf City Pier in North Carolina.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorth Carolina, US
Spot Guide

Lineup Insights

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The Wave

Best conditions are produced by E-SE long-period groundswells with a light NW/W offshore breeze.

Expect windswells and summertime current in stronger S swells, and mid-to-low tidal windows often clean the sandbars.

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Lineup Guide

The pier and migrating sandbars focus peaks nearby - watch surfers congregate close to the structure and steer clear of anglers and the fishing lines.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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