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Iron Steamer

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Ideal surf conditions at Iron Steamer

Swell window
SE, SSE, S, SSW
Swell size
3ft - 8ft
Swell breaks over
Sand
Wave types
Beach, Pier
Wave directions
Right, Left
Wind window
N, NNE, NW, NNW
Best tides at
Low, Low to Mid, Mid
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Seasons
Autumn
Board types
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Sup, Skimming, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing, Kiteboard

Iron Steamer surf guide

Surf: General: This break is practically located right between Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach. The Steamer tends to break with a bit more punch than the pier but lacks the consistency. The lineup can get hairy on a bomb south in the summer, but most of the year, crowds aren't that big of a deal. Tides: Low to mid tide Size: Chest high-overhead Wind: North Swell: S, SE Bottom: Sand and shipwreck. Paddling: Not bad at all. Spot Rating: Pretty average zone but can turn on under the right conditions. Access: Parking at Iron Steamer and Memorial Park costs $10 on , Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays throughout the summer. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Pretty mellow, especially in the offseason. Local Vibe: Chill, except for the occasional old grump. Environment: Not too bad. Hazards: None really but there is a wreck there. Season: Storm dependent: tropical cyclones in the late summer and fall with frontal activity from late fall through winter into spring.

Written by Joris de Ruiter

Joris is a dad, husband, surfer, software developer, yogi and swimmer. He combines his passion for surfing and technology to help others catch more and better waves.

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