Is Surf City NC. a good surf spot?

Question

besides the name(Surf city) I’m wondering if its any good or in Wrightsville beach better?

Answer 1

Wrightsville Beach is probably the best surf spot in southern NC. Not quite as consistent as the Outer banks, but it is definitely a great spot. It was where Will Allison, who shapes some of the finest east coast boards (I have three of them now, one a custom twin fin fish), started out.

On the other hand, Surf City is an oxymoron. Most notable for its proximity to Camp Lejeune, Surf City may be some of the worst surf in NC. Although I remember conducting amphibious landings there in 1971, and it was fun enough in an LVCP, it sure wasn't a surfing spot.

I do have a funny Onslow Beach memory, when we would land there, the locals would be sitting in beach chairs just up beach of where our exercises took place. When we came ashore, and "won",  they would cheer for us, like it was a ball game.