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Spot de Oak Island / The Point

Oak Island / The Point

Oak Island / The Point

United States

33.92 | -78.23

Overview

Oak Island / The Point is located at the eastern end of Oak Island, a barrier island on North Carolina's southern coast. "The Point" refers to the tip where the ocean beach meets the Cape Fear River mouth and Lockwood Folly Inlet. This spot offers unique conditions with dynamic sandbars and tidal currents. Oak Island is a family beach community with the Oak Island Lighthouse as a landmark. It's the southernmost kite spot in North Carolina, near the South Carolina border.

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Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Intermediate

On the water

Ocean waves with SE to S swells. The point creates dynamic conditions with shifting sandbars. Significant tidal currents at the inlet mouth. Sandy bottom. Wave conditions can be excellent around the point. Good conditions in NE to S winds.

Hazards

Powerful tidal currents at the point — convergence of ocean and inlet currents. Don't ride in the inlet channel. Shifting sandbars. Rip currents frequent. Stingrays. Jellyfish in summer. Sharks possible in the inlet area. Maritime traffic. Afternoon thunderstorms possible in summer.

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