Nags Head Watersports Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Watersports Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of April 20, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Friday, April 24th - Sunday, April 26th
Nags Head

Head to the beach to catch an incredible live show that’s unlike any other on the Outer Banks with the ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championship. Known as a qualifier for the big USA Surfing’s Prime events and USA Surfing Championships that are held in California in June, this event attracts talented surfers from all across the region and well beyond to the heart of the Outer Banks for a truly spectacular competition.

Week of July 13, 2026 - July 19, 2026
Friday, July 17th - Sunday, July 19th
Nags Head

Spectators and active watersports fans alike are welcome to head out to the beach near Jennette’s Pier to catch a spectacular on-the-water show by some of the best skimboarders on the East Coast.

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.

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.

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Whalehead in Historic Corolla

The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern...

Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

The Long Islander

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Resort Living in the Heart of Corolla LightWelcome to The Long Islander, a comfortable family retreat located in Corolla’s premier resort community...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Coffee to Cocktails

Coffee to Cocktails is the perfect home for your family, located minutes to the picturesque village of Duck for restaurants, shopping and more! The Village of Duck has a park area, with activities galore planned for you and your family. Tuesday AM's...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

Cohasset II

New to Brindley Beach Vacations for 2026!Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomWelcome to Cohasset II at the Villas! This handsome townhouse in the heart of Corolla Light is close to the beach, oceanfront pools, tennis...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

One
One

OCEANFRONT Avon — NC Hwy. 12 — When finding the quintessential getaway where being one with yourself and your surroundings is essential to realizing your vacation dreams, then ONE is where you belong. Perched high above the dunes on the last...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...

Seas The Day

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Your family will love their vacation at “Seas The Day”! Conveniently located on South Memorial Drive in Nags Head, a quiet street ‘between the...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Carolina Days 152-A

Relax and let all your worries slip away when you stay at Carolina Days. Enjoy an oasis in the backyard with a private 14’x32’ pool and hot tub. Catch some rays or stay cool under the canopy as you lounge poolside.The owners of Carolina Days...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

271 | High Cotton

The Southern Charm and beachy décor immediately transport you into beach-living mode here at High Cotton! This Beautifully Decorated Oceanfront home boasts Fantastic Ocean Views, a Private Swimming Pool & Hot Tub & is sure to provide you a...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
5/23 - 5/29
$5,995  $6,595
$600 off
7/4 - 7/10
$12,995  $13,895
$900 off