Nags Head Watersports Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Watersports Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of August 24, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Wednesday, August 26th - Sunday, August 30th
Nags Head

Spectators are welcome to hit the sand and watch some of the top surfers in the region and the world compete in this late summer competition that promises to be one of the best live shows on the beach.

Wednesday, August 26th - Sunday, August 30th
Nags Head

The event is always wide open to the public, and attendees need only to find a good spot along the Nags Head beach to enjoy the show. With some of the most skilled surfers in the world competing head to head, it's one of the best displays of surfing on the Outer Banks, and definitely worth a stop for any late September OBX vacationer. Be sure and bring a camera along, as the aerial tricks performed by the sport's best are sure to be awe-inspiring, and provide some of the best action shots of your OBX vacation.

Week of September 14, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Sunday, September 20th - Saturday, September 26th
Nags Head

Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the best surfers on the East Coast go head to head at this “grand finale” event that is renowned as one of the best surfing competitions on the Eastern Seaboard.

Week of September 21, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Sunday, September 20th - Saturday, September 26th
Nags Head

Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the best surfers on the East Coast go head to head at this “grand finale” event that is renowned as one of the best surfing competitions on the Eastern Seaboard.

Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10th - Friday, October 16th
Nags Head

Top junior surfers from across the East Coast and beyond are set to return to the Outer Banks for the USA Surfing Prime Series, bringing high-level competition and exciting wave action to Jennette's Pier. Widely recognized as one of the premier junior surfing competitions in the country, the event showcases many of the nation’s top up-and-coming surfers as they compete in the next stage of elite amateur surfing.

Week of October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Saturday, October 10th - Friday, October 16th
Nags Head

Top junior surfers from across the East Coast and beyond are set to return to the Outer Banks for the USA Surfing Prime Series, bringing high-level competition and exciting wave action to Jennette's Pier. Widely recognized as one of the premier junior surfing competitions in the country, the event showcases many of the nation’s top up-and-coming surfers as they compete in the next stage of elite amateur surfing.

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Lighthouse 5K Series
Aug 26

August 26, 2026

(+ more dates)

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...

Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

Irish Tides

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Relaxed Corolla Living at Its BestWelcome to Irish Tides, a thoughtfully maintained coastal retreat tucked into the heart of Corolla Light Resort—one...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Farrview

Now Offering Flex Stay All Year Long (3-nighttime Minimum)Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomTake in the spectacular vistas of the Currituck Sound and Atlantic Ocean from the decks at this well-maintained home located...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

058 | Phelps

This terrific Nags Head Oceanfront Cottage is a perfect choice for your Family's Outer Banks get-a-way. Situated in the heart of the Beach this home is centrally located across from Jockey's Ridge State Park and offers sunset views of the East...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

Carpe Duckem CD-10

Welcome to Carpe Duckem, your perfect Outer Banks escape located in the desirable Carolina Dunes community in Duck. Perched on a hill with sweeping sunrise and sunset views, this spacious 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home is designed for unforgettable...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

Beach Music EE-100

Escape to Beach Music, your perfect coastal retreat in the heart of Nags Head! This charming vacation home offers beautiful horizon views of the ocean and is conveniently located just 1,000 feet from the sandy shores. Enjoy easy access to the beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Sea Winds

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - SEA WINDS, located in Avon's charming Kinnakeet Shores, just one lot back from the ocean affords great ocean view with painless access to the beach just across the street. Start your family vacation in the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

AFTER DUNE DELIGHT

"After Dune Delight" is a bright and open home with cathedral ceilings on the upper level to create plenty of open space!  Enjoy the sunshine and warmth from the top level sun deck as you watch the family splash around in the large private pool...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/30 - 9/6
$2,544  $2,901
$357 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,084  $2,375
$291 off