Best surfing near Holden Beach

19 surf breaks · 19 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best surfing near Holden Beach, North Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 19 surf breaks · best 15 shown on the map
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Holden Beach
#1 Holden Beach
8.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ocean Isle
#2 Ocean Isle
12.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Sunset Beach
#3 Sunset Beach
16.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Bird Island
#4 Bird Island
18.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Bald Head Island- Point
#5 Bald Head Island- Point
21.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Fort Fisher
#6 Fort Fisher
21.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Shit Pipe
#7 Shit Pipe
22.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Beauregard
#8 Beauregard
22.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Carolina Beach
#9 Carolina Beach
23.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Cherry Grove Pier
#10 Cherry Grove Pier
23.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Mason's Inlet
#11 Mason's Inlet
29.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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8th Ave n.
#12 8th Ave n.
32.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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apache pier
#13 apache pier
33.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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The Dunes Club, Myrtle Beach
#14 The Dunes Club, Myrtle Beach
34.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Myrtle Beach 67th
#15 Myrtle Beach 67th
36.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Surfing near Holden Beach

The Holden Beach area has 19 surf breaks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best surfing near Holden Beach

How are these surf breaks ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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