Ocean Bay Boulevard

Ocean Bay Boulevard is a beach break in Kill Devil Hills, NC, covered by a free live cam from Town of Kill Devil Hills.

About the Break

This stretch of Kill Devil Hills is a typical Outer Banks beach break, exposed to groundswell and picking up size reliably through the fall. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Town of Kill Devil Hills, the municipal government of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Ocean Bay Boulevard sits on the Atlantic coast in Kill Devil Hills, Dare County, North Carolina. See the North Carolina surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ocean Bay Boulevard surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Town of Kill Devil Hills in Kill Devil Hills, NC — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.