Ocean Isle
Edit SpotAbout
I like it. It is not the best I have ever surfed but it is a ok place.
Atmosphere:
This place is a little island town. It is not very big only 5 miles across. The waves are ok. If you catch them at the right time though they can be great. There are not many people there so overall it is a great spot to surf.
Additional Info:
This is about your normal east coast surf spot. The waves are about 3 to 4 feet with ok lines. If you catch it at the right time they have been up to 6 or 7 feet. Just watch the waves forcast. pier is best lowtide. west end water tower is best at high tide but is crowded with surf camps in summer. duneside dr is best mid tide spot.
the inlet between oib and sunset beach has epic waves with weak SE winds and 2-4 ft SE swell. barrells down inlet then peels toward sunset beach. with right conditions wave can breack for 4 minutes. best for SUP becaause lots of sharks and sting rays
Location
Loading...Access
Public Access all up and down First Street.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
4.27 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
5.72 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
6.72 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |