K.O.A Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Carolina North)
| Name: | K.O.A |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: W |
K.O.A in North Carolina is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the west. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. The beach break provides left and right handers. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Watch out for rips, man-made danger (buoys etc...) and sharks.
Overall K.O.A Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see K.O.A surf quality by season and K.O.A surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of K.O.A |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to K.O.A:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Rodanthe Pier | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | S-Turns | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Boiler 1 | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Avon Pier | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Boilers (Ranger Station) | 16 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to K.O.A: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Diamond Shoals Buoy | 37 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Virginia Beach Buoy | 81 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Onslow Bay Outer Buoy | 125 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Jamestown Buoy | 135 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Stingray Point Buoy | 145 mi |
Tide stations nearest to K.O.A: |
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| Closest tide station | Rodanthe, Pamlico Sound, North Carolina | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Avon, North Carolina | 14 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Davis Slough, North Carolina | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Oregon Inlet, North Carolina | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Oregon Inlet (USCG Station), North Carolina | 16 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to K.O.A: |
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| Closest ski area | Wintergreen Resort (United States) | 249 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Massanutten (United States) | 270 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Bryce Resort (United States) | 288 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | The Homestead Ski Area (United States) | 295 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Liberty (United States) | 310 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to K.O.A: |
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| Closest city location | Wanchese (United States) | 23 mi |
| Second closest city location | Cape Hatteras (United States) | 25 mi |
| Third closest city location | Manteo (United States) | 28 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Nags Head (United States) | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kill Devil Hills (United States) | 35 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to K.O.A is Elizabeth City Cgas Rgnl Airport (ECG) in USA, 102 km (63 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to K.O.A is Cherry Point Mcas Airport (NKT), also in USA, 147 km (91 miles) away.
- Third is Oceana Nas Airport (NTU) in USA, 151 km (94 miles) away.
- Craven Co Rgnl (New Bern) Airport (EWN) in USA is 152 km (94 miles) away.
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to K.O.A and is 164 km (102 miles) away.
