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Surf City is the main town on Topsail Island, a long and narrow barrier island on North Carolina's southern coast. The beach faces southeast and receives Atlantic swells. Surf City is a popular surf and kite spot with locals from the Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune area. The island is less touristy than Wrightsville Beach, offering a more relaxed vibe. New Topsail Inlet to the east and the surf itself attract a committed rider community. Topsail Island is known as a sea turtle nesting site.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Atlantic ocean waves with SE to NE swells. Moderate shore break. Sandy bottom with shifting sandbars. Good conditions in NE to S side-shore winds. The beach faces southeast, capturing dominant swells well. Moderate longshore current.
Rip currents possible. Shore break can be strong. Stingrays. Jellyfish in summer. Sea turtle nesting area — respect marked nests. Busy swimming zone in summer. Afternoon thunderstorms possible in summer. New Topsail Inlet proximity to the east — watch for inlet currents.
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