Lighthouse Buxton, NC
Characteristics A Beautiful Day to be in the Outer Banks 11Sep2000. LighthouseProtectionGroin.jpg (61905 bytes)

Quality
Wave quality >Regional Classic
Experience Required > All surfers

Wave
Type > Point Break
Direction > Mostly Lefts and steep rights when the tide is right.
Power > Has the potential to Wreck you.
Length Normal Day > Normal (50 to 150m)
Length Good Day > Normal (50 to 150m)
Bottom > Sandy, bits of rock, groin parts

Tide & Swell
Tide Position > All tides
Tide Movement > Rising and Falling Tides
Swell Size > Starts working at 2-4ft.
Swell Direction > NorthEast, East
Wind Direction >South 
Access                   
Park in the Hatteras Is. Greeting Center. It's where the Lighthouse used to be before they moved it.


Distance >
It' in the OuterBanks so plan to stay for a few days.
Walk > Instant access
from parking lot.
Easy to Find ? > Easy
Public Access ? > Public access

More Details
Best Season >
AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV,JAN, FEB,
Water Temp Range > 
48 F° To 77 Moderate
Crowd on the Week-end > Crowded
Hazards >
Don't Bite off more than you can chew if your a beginner, it can get big in Buxton. The Locals are pretty Cool if your not a total Gear-head. The sand is damn hot in the summer so bring flops.
Photos
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Additional Infos
During the Hurricane Season July through Sep, it can get pretty big and hollow.

Overview
Atmosphere > Surfing Town & College Town
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