Outer Banks, also known as OBX, is a 200 mi/322 km long string of narrow barrier islands of the coast of North Carolina. A small portion of it extends further in Virginia, at the beginning of the southern corner of Virginia Beach, on the east coast of the United States. It is a major tourist destination and known for its temperate climate.
Outer Banks is a unique place you shouldn’t miss for the world. Thanks to its historical significance, OBX attracts many people who are interested in discovering every part of this place. However, a unique part of this place is the seaside, where anyone can perform the most popular activity. Surfing!!!
Due to its geographical location, OBX has unusual weather. It tends to be affected by hurricanes and storms. The wave’s quality is normal, its type is beach-break and its direction is right and left. The wave’s bottom is sandy, its power is hollow and fast and its length is normal (from 50 to 150 m/164 to 492 ft). Good swell direction is from northeast and it starts working at less than 1 m/3 ft, holding up gradually. The best tide position is low and mid tide. Good wind direction is from southeast. However, beware of sharks.
Enjoy an exciting activity in the most suitable place. After a thrilling day, you can spend your time exploring the beauty of this place. If you visit this place, don’t miss to get pass by many interesting places, like the Outer Banks YMCK, Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, The Art Village, The Avon Fish Pier, The Last Colony and many others. Nearby are a lot of shops where you can buy your souvenirs, bringing back to your memory the good times of this place.
