Emerald Isle

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About

Headhigh says :
Overall, its not as good as Wrightsville and doesn't compare to Hatteras, but with a little wind or swell, some fun times can be had.

Atmosphere:
Headhigh says :
The crowds are mainly at the piers plus a few localized sandbars. Waves work best just prior to approaching frontal systems. Usually have hard onshores for 1-2 plus days before front and a few hours to a couple of days of glassy waves after front passes offshore. Hurricane swell usually arrives 3-5 days before the storm and can last up to a week plus.

Additional Info:
Headhigh says :
Sandbars all along the island. Most break well at low tide and depending on swell size, some good shorebreak spots on the incoming high tide.

Location

Access

After getting through the marine base and Jacksonville, just keep going down on 24 and eventually you'll end up at Emerald Isle.

Headhigh says :
Located at the eastern end of Bogue Banks. Parking is limited to public parking areas and some piers.

Getting there
Walk
Instant access (<5 min)
Public access
Yes
4x4 required
Unknown
Boat required
Unknown
Wave characteristics
Type
Sandbar
Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Sandy
Power
Fun, Powerless
Frequency
Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal length
Short (<50m)
Good day length
Short (<50m)
Ideal conditions
Wind direction
Unknown
Swell direction
Unknown
Swell size
Don't know - Don't know
Tide
All tides
Tide movement
Rising and falling tides
Crowd
Week
Empty
Weekend
Few surfers

Dangers

None

Videos

None

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Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Sandy
Frequency
Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)

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Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Sandy
Frequency
Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)

Shackleford Banks

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Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand
Frequency
Very consistent (150+ days/year)