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Nags Head Beach Zone 3
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Nags Head Ocean Rescue provides water rescue services from April through October. During the summer, Nags Head beaches are patrolled by lifeguards on all-terrain-vehicles as well as fixed stands at the improved beach accesses.
amenities
Beach Access
Metered Parking
Picnic
Playground
Restrooms
Showers
Snack Shack
Gear Rental
activities
Biking
Fishing
Surfing
Swimming
Volleyball
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Camping
No Cars on Sand
No Dogs
No Fire Pits
No Fireworks
No Smoking
hazards
Jellyfish
Rip Currents
Sharks
Stingrays
Swim at your Own Risk
Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments. Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time. Actual conditions may differ. Lifeguards are not always on duty or available. Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.