Surf Region

US Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Coast

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We're still writing up the full regional guide for US Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Coast. In the meantime, explore the spots below or drop your email to hear when new content drops.

Spots in this region

Buxton

Buxton, North Carolina

North Carolina's quality OBX break, home to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Cape Hatteras

Outer Banks, North Carolina

The Graveyard of the Atlantic delivers world-class sandbars and hurricane swells

Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach, Florida

Florida's central surf coast, home of Kelly Slater and Ron Jon

Folly Beach

Folly Beach, South Carolina

Charleston's surf town, warmer water and laid-back vibe

Lavallette

Lavallette, New Jersey

Classic Jersey Shore beach break, central Ocean County

Long Beach

Long Beach, New York

Long Island's most consistent surf town

Manasquan Inlet

Manasquan, New Jersey

New Jersey's most famous wave, courtesy of the jetty

Nags Head

Nags Head, North Carolina

Northern Outer Banks beach break with Jennette's Pier

Ocean City

Ocean City, Maryland

Maryland's primary surf beach, consistent Atlantic exposure

Rockaway Beach

Queens, New York

NYC's only surf beach, accessible by subway

Sebastian Inlet

Sebastian, Florida

Florida's quality wave, the East Coast answer to a reef break

Tybee Island

Tybee Island, Georgia

Georgia's only real surf spot

Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia

East Coast surf hub with the ECSC heritage

At a glance

Countries1

Spots13

Best seasonSep–Apr

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