S-Turns Rodanthe, NC
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Quality
Wave quality > Difficult Wave 
Experience Required > Intermediate Level

Wave
Type > Beach-break
Direction > Right and left
Power > Very Powerful Dump
Length Normal Day > Normal (50 to 150m)
Length Good Day > Normal (50 to 200m)
Bottom > Sandy

Tide & Swell
Tide Position > All tides
Tide Movement > Rising and Falling Tides
Swell Size > Starts working at about 3ft.
Swell Direction > North,NorthEast, East, 
Wind Direction >North, NorthEast, East, 
 		Access                   
Go down highway 12 right before you get to Rodanthe you will see a house with a Silo this is the spot. Just pull off on the side of the road and walk over the dunes.


 Distance > A little drive
Walk > Instant access (<5mn)
Easy to Find ? > Easy
Public Access ? > Public access

More Details
Best Season > AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV,JAN, FEB
Water Temp Range >  48 F° To 75 Moderate
Crowd on the Week-end > Crowded
Hazards >When it's over head high, it is very quick and dumps hard. Stay out of the way if your just learning. 
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Additional Infos
During the Hurricane Season July through Sep, it can get pretty big and hollow. You must charge this spot or you will get worked.

Overview
Atmosphere > Laid Back, Plenty of Waves
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