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Shackleford Ponies

Shackleford Banks

An exposed, low-crowd Outer Banks beach break on Shackleford Banks where shifting sandbars peel occasional lefts and rights under east-to-southeast groundswells. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Shackleford Banks in North Carolina.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorth Carolina, US
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The Wave

Sandbars and the long, undeveloped shore make the best peaks move day to day and access is boat-dependent (no lifeguards, watch for wild horses and nesting closures).

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Sandbars and the long, undeveloped shore make the best peaks move day to day and access is boat-dependent (no lifeguards, watch for wild horses and nesting closures).

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

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