Eckner Street

📍 Local Knowledge

Eckner Street in Kitty Hawk (OBX) is a convenient and moderately crowded beach-break nestled between the more frequented Kitty Hawk Pier to the north and Old Station/Laundromats to the south. It responds to a wide range of swell directions—southeast, northeast, tropical swells—and performs across all tides depending on sandbar positioning. The spot tends to shine in late summer through winter—particularly in October, when tropical systems and early nor’easters often deliver consistent groundswells, especially when paired with cleaner offshore winds from the southwest. While the sand-shaped peaks make it approachable for all ability levels and welcoming to longboarders, SUP riders, and funboarders, surfers should stay vigilant for shifting conditions and moderate crowds, especially on summer weekends.