Eighth Street Surf Report & Forecast

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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10:00 AM America/New_York
Surf Quality: FAIR
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🌬️ WIND

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9
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
2.2
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.2ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
8s
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WIND GUSTS
13kt
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AIR TEMP
27°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.7ft @
9s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Sweet 2.2ft waves with mixed swell and 9kt offshore winds Note: winds from NNE would be better.

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Sunday

Aug 9
POOR4 good hours
🌊 1.6-2.3ft 💨 5-21kt 🌡️ 26-28°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
POOR
2ft9sESE14ktSW20kt27°C28°C0.1mm
1:00 AM
POOR
2ft9sESE13ktSW19kt27°C28°C0.1mm
2:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft9sESE13ktWSW19kt26°C29°C0.2mm
3:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktSW19kt26°C29°C0.2mm
4:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktSW18kt26°C29°C0.2mm
5:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktSW18kt26°C29°C0.2mm
6:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktSW18kt26°C29°C0.2mm
7:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktWSW18kt26°C29°C0.2mm
8:00 AM
POOR
2.1ft8sESE13ktWSW18kt26°C29°C0.1mm
9:00 AM
POOR
2.2ft8sESE11ktWSW15kt26°C29°C0.1mm
10:00 AM
FAIR
2.2ft8sESE9ktWSW13kt27°C29°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
2.3ft8sSE8ktWSW10kt27°C29°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft8sSE7ktSW9kt28°C29°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft8sSE6ktSW8kt28°C29°C0mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
2.3ft8sSE5ktSSW7kt28°C29°C0mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
2.1ft8sSE10ktSSW11kt28°C29°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft8sESE14ktSSW16kt28°C29°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft8sESE19ktS21kt28°C29°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft8sESE19ktSSW23kt28°C29°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft8sESE20ktSSW24kt28°C29°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
1.7ft8sESE21ktSSW26kt28°C29°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft8sESE20ktSSW25kt28°C29°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft8sESE19ktSSW25kt28°C29°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.6ft8sESE18ktSW24kt27°C29°C0mm

Monday

Aug 10
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.0-1.6ft 💨 7-19kt 🌡️ 26-28°C

Tuesday

Aug 11
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.6-2.0ft 💨 5-18kt 🌡️ 25-29°C

Wednesday

Aug 12
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.7-1.6ft 💨 4-14kt 🌡️ 25-29°C

Thursday

Aug 13
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.7-1.7ft 💨 8-18kt 🌡️ 25-29°C

Friday

Aug 14
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.8-1.2ft 💨 3-17kt 🌡️ 24-28°C

Saturday

Aug 15
POOR1 good hours
🌊 0.6-2.1ft 💨 6-18kt 🌡️ 27-30°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.7ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:5-21kt SW
Water Temperature:28-29°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Eighth Street in Kill Devil Hills (Outer Banks) is a pleasantly uncrowded beach-break known for its straightforward access and reliable conditions, especially appealing to families and casual surfers. It tends to perform best in fall, particularly October, when nor’easter swells and late-season tropical systems deliver more frequent groundswells, often paired with offshore to cross-offshore winds that help clean up the wave face. Surf shape can hold at most tides when sandbars align favorably, offering mellow peaks ideal for cruisey rides. Access is smooth, with paved and handicap parking, outdoor showers, a wooden walkway, lifeguard coverage, and sand access mats enhancing convenience and safety. Surfers should stay aware of rip currents and shifting bars, although the gentle fall conditions generally offer manageable sessions.

Best Swell Direction: NE
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Kill Devil Hills | County: Dare County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Postcode: 27948 | Road: South Virginia Dare Trail | Full Address: 2035, South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, Dare County, North Carolina, 27948, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionNNE
Ideal Wind DirectionNNE

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