North Carolina

Kill Devil Hills Beach

This spot is phat there's no crowds at all the only thing 2 get in ur way 4rm makin a huge run every time is a few walkin pedestrians. Its got 4-5 foot shorebreak and its especial good during June the waves r great 4 carving turns and every now and then hitting some huge airs.

Submitted By:  Mattskimkid311@aol.com

2nd St, Kill Devil Hills

2nd street gets crowded, but it is still fun, locals usualy go here to skim, surf, etc.. It is the home of Keith Fanning and many other bad ass skimmers. Ten Fifty Four crew will always be there.

Find your way to the outer banks, go to kill devil hills, and its milepost 6.  check it.

Submitted By:  root@interpath.com


Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach, NC. When you cross the drawbridge to Harbor Island, veer
to the left. You'll pass a fire station on your right (where my kook room mate
worked). At the end of this road, you'll see Johnnie Mercer's pier. Park
somewhere around there. Parking in the summer is freaking impossible, so you
may have to park on the other side of the bridge and hoof it over. This break
goes off during hurricane season when the swift current makes the beach fairly
steep. The rest of the year: you never know.  I've seen 4-5' right on the sand
in the winter; very steep and ideal for air. In the summer, it's very crowded,
and you may find yourself "mowing the grass" (cutting people off at the
ankles) if you're not careful. If it's good in the summer, it's extra fun,
because you can really show off for the crowd.

Submitted by: Chris Tilghman: Fishkill96@aol.com


Topsail Island

Any time in August, the breaks are really sweet!! And During High tide, the huge waves break really close to the shore, so you get some sick rides!

Of Route 40 Near Jacksonville, NC, close to S.C. Boarder

Submitted By:  Iskatepawn@aol.com


Atlantic Beach, NC

This spot has very good moments. Although during low tide there isn't much to skim on, high tide can give you many good rides. The shore break during high tide is constantly 4-5 feet breaking about 20 feet off of the sloping shore. It is awesome for jumping and cutting shore breaks.

When you come on to the island drive straight down Salter Path until you reach the jungle golf on the left. Across the street is like a pink hotel and you can park anywhere around that area but near that hotel is where the skimming is best.

Submitted By:  hubbs4u@aol.com


Bob's Spot, Wilmington

Um well i just skim where i live, but its a pretty cool spot. There's this big stretch of sand with no or very little shells during low tide and you can go really fast. I just started the sport, so i don't know if you can do any good tricks here, but i've seen a dude do 360s and 540s and stuff.

Uh, I don't know how to get there exactly ( just moved here) but it's on Writesville beach. not to hard to find I don't think. but it's in North Carolina.

Submitted By:  BiZerkerDude@aol.com


Hatteras Beach

Really great waves. Early summer is great for wave riding and sand surfing. Not a lot of crowds.  Not much seagrass.

On the outer banks.  Once you get to Hatteras there is a place that you ride the ferry to get to Okrakoke and in the parking lot there is a path to the beach.

Submitted By:  samtheman1002@aol.com

More On Hatteras

The shore break is sweet all summer u can get 5-7 foot barrels on a good day on the national park reserve you can get long straits of beach for mile with no one around it jus a plain awesome beach.

It is the big island


Sanderling

Sanderling is about 20-30 minutes away from Kill Devil Hills and is chill for skimboarding. On the shore it's a small slope to the water on a long beach stretch with 4-5's breaking on the beach. In some places it's crouded during the mid-afternoon, but near 2 or 3pm it's sweet as shit out there. Check it out.

Alright, basically just follow Highway 12 north until you hit Duck, NC. It's about 5-10 minutes north of there. There's a sign. You can't miss it.

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Ocean Isle Beach

This is a cool little beach that is not overly crowded. It is VERY LONG and EASY TO RIDE if you catch a good tide and a good day. Even on a regular day it is still good. Some times of year like late August are great if you like to go towards the ocean (good slope), yet Spring is better for riding in the shallows (anytime is good really). When the tide is going out is the best time yet, all are good. The only disadvantage is sometimes a current can pick up. OVERALL: This beach is great if you want a good ride with some good hospitality.  There are few if any shells.  P.S. The center of the island is most crowded so go to the East or West End of the island.

Ocean Isle is about 45 to an hour South-West of Wilmington. If you head south on Interstate 17 (from Wilmington) you will see a huge billboard that says Ocean Isle turn here. You will get on a road that will take you about 4 miles to a stoplight. If you see a small airport on the left you're good. Keep straight through the light and go over the bridge. You made it!!

Submitted By:  BigHitta06@AOL.com


North Research Pier, Duck North Carolina

The break is sick there. The crowds get smaller the closer to the pier u get. And the beach is steep and sets up for sick rights. You can find head high shorebreak on a regular basis and some of the lines I’ve seen have just blown my mind. To anyone that hasn’t skimmed on the north side of the research pier is missing out. 

Heading north through duck you will drive for about 2 miles. After you pass the duck fire station there will be a rode on the right of you called osprey. Follow that rode to the end and go to the beach access. When you’re on the beach go south about 50 yards and your at the killer peak.

Submitted By: surferdude00001@aol.com


The Islander, North Carolina

This spot is best at high tide but at low tide the break is still pretty close.  September and October are the best times because of a constant North Winds and hurricane swells.  On some days there are 6 to 7 ft sets of perfect glass walls.  Unfortunately this only happens a few times during the year.  The slope is pretty wicked at high tide.  It is one of the best spots to skim in the area.

Go to Emerald Isle and take the second right turn after you cross the bridge.  Or Turn left at Playland if you're coming from the other direction.  There will be a public beach access sign on you're right and you turn there.

Submitted By: quik_skim@hotmail.com


Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Emerald Isle is great for skimboarding for several reasons: The beaches outside of a few public beaches, even in the peak of the summer, are generally sparsely populated, so there is plenty of room.  There is also a fairly gentle slope for beginners to learn, yet close shore-break waves for the advanced to ride out on.  Lastly, the water is generally warm by early summer.  If you also surf, there is a good surfing by Bogue Inlet Pier.

Basically, you take 95 north or south into North Carolina, depending on your location on the East Coast of the US.  The following is a map of the state illustrating the many roads to Emerald Isle: http://www.emeraldisle.net/area_map.html

Submitted By: scott@wyrlez.com

 

 

 

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