First Street Surf Report & Forecast

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/New_York
Surf Quality: FAIR
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
9
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
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

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

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
FAIR
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

First Street in Kill Devil Hills (Outer Banks) is an exposed and dependable beach-break that handles a variety of groundswells—particularly from the northeast—and offers both lefts and rights, making it a versatile choice year-round. It tends to perform best in winter, with December standing out as the peak month for clean, rideable surf under offshore (west) or cross-offshore winds, especially around rising low tides. The setting provides consistent surf faces, though crowded conditions can arise when it's up, and surfers should exercise caution due to rip currents and occasional submerged hazards like wrecks. Access is convenient via public beach ramps with seasonal lifeguard coverage, making it both accessible and safe for a wide range of surfers.

Best Swell Direction: NE
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Kill Devil Hills | County: Dare County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Postcode: 27948 | Road: East 1st Street Beach Access | Full Address: East 1st Street Beach Access, 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 DirectionNE
Ideal Wind DirectionW

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