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Chicahauk

A changeable Outer Banks sandbar that peels powerful rights and lefts on east groundswells, cleaning up under a WSW offshore and producing punchy, crowd-attracting peaks. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Chicahauk in North Carolina.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNorth Carolina, US
Spot Guide

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The Wave

Expect the spot to respond to long-period E/SE groundswells with cleaner conditions on W-WSW offshore breezes.

It regularly works across tide stages but can be punchier and more hazardous on bigger groundswell days.

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Lineup Guide

Shifting sandbars and frequent rip channels make the peak move along the beach day-to-day and raise consequence when the surf steps up.

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

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