Nags Head
Dare County, North Carolina, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.5m
- Period
- 4.8s
- Wind
- 12 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Nags Head hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · High in 2h135-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/New_York local
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Days 6–10 for Nags Head, scored for your board.
About Nags Head
Nags Head is a beach break over sand in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It's at its best on swells from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the SW / WSW / W. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE
- Best wind direction
- SW, WSW, W, WNW
Nags Head surf FAQ
Is Nags Head good for beginners?+
Nags Head is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Nags Head?+
Different days call for different boards. Nags Head handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Nags Head?+
Look for from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the SW / WSW / W. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.