Bonnett St.

📍 Local Knowledge

Bonnett Street in Nags Head (Outer Banks) is a well-amenitized beach-break that often sees light to modest surf around 1–2 ft, making it approachable and favorite among locals for its convenience and family-friendly setup. It tends to perform best in fall, particularly October, when nor’easter swells and late-season tropical systems bring more reliable groundswells, often paired with offshore or cross-offshore winds to clean the wave faces. Surf shape varies due to shifting sandbars, so wave consistency is moderate, though the manageable size makes the lineup welcoming. Surfers should still stay alert for rip currents, especially near shifting bars.