OBX Beach Access

The info you need for beach spots near you

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Corolla

Duck

Southern Shores

Kitty Hawk

Kill Devil Hills

Nags Head

Hatteras Island

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Which way to the beach?…

It depends on what you’re looking for! OBX Beach Access has the specific Outer Banks beach and sound information that anybody might need!

Search no further! From Corolla to Hatteras, we have photos of Outer Banks accesses and info on beach safety, tides, weather, water conditions and more! Find your perfect spot on the water, and enjoy the beaches of the Outer Banks!

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about us

At OBX Beach Access, our mission is to provide you with the most up-to-date information possible when it comes to Outer Banks beaches — from town and federal laws, access amenities, weather and tides, and more. Please keep in mind that we only gather this information and post on our website for your convenience and ease. OBX Beach Access does not play any role in determining local laws and policies, nor do we have a say in what amenities are provided at various accesses. Our goal is simply gather the information and post it on our site to share with you, our local visitors and vacationers. Thanks for visiting OBX Beach Access!

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Beach Smarts Blog

rip currents

Reading the Rips

The bright red letters dot countless beach access points along the Outer Banks. Yet for all the warnings about rip currents, swimmers still struggle to identify and avoid dangerous rip currents.
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Outer Banks Beach Canopy Laws

Quite a bit of gear is required for a day on the beach with family and friends. Often that includes tents and umbrellas to protect us from the hot sun.
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A Cigarette Butt – Just One Little Piece of Trash

When teeny tiny cigarette butts make headlines in many ways, it becomes obvious that these little bits of trash are causing big problems.
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Always swim near a lifeguard

Years of Raising Kids By the Sea Yields Simple Advice: Always Swim Near a Lifeguard

Raising kids with sand between their toes, I’ve learned some tips, but my best advice is to always swim near a lifeguard.
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