Third Street

📍 Local Knowledge

Third Street in Kill Devil Hills (Outer Banks) is a decently reliable beach-break tucked between Avalon Pier and First Street, known for accepting northeast swells, tropical swells, and everything in between—making it a versatile choice across all tide stages, though wave quality hinges on shifting sandbars. It tends to perform best in fall, particularly October, when nor’easters and late-season tropical activity deliver more consistent groundswells often complemented by cleaner offshore or cross-offshore winds. Surf sessions can be enjoyable even when the wind stirs a bit, and the relatively modest fame keeps lineups manageable.