A punchy, fast beachbreak in front of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse where groin-driven peaks can jack up into hollow lefts and rights when easterly groundswell arrives. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hatteras Light House in North Carolina.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Best everyday windows are long-period E-SE or NE groundswells with light W-NW offshore breeze.
Tides shift which groin holds the peak so low-mid tide usually sorts cleaner lines.
Lineup Guide
Three groins and frequent sand movement create short, powerful peaks that can close out quickly and set strong rips near the lighthouse.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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