Surfing/Parking/Weather in Croatan
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Croatan Beach is three quarters of a mile long and stretches from Rudee
Inlet to Camp Pendleton. With 2 designated surfing areas (one at the
north beginning at Rudee Inlet and one at the south at Camp
Pendleton), it has long been a favorite of
local surfers. Lifeguard services are now available for swimmers
and surfers alike, and are situated along the entire beach front. This
expanded coverage is due in part through an ATV vehicle donated by the
residents of Croatan. Because of the popularity of the beach, the City now
operates a 500+ car parking lot year round at Camp Pendleton. Some
additional parking is available in the neighborhood, and is clearly marked.
Due to the amount of traffic through the neighborhood in the summer, a
traffic calming program is presently in place. Persons who violate the
posted 25 mph speed limit are susceptible to $200 fines.
For the protection of swimmers, especially children, surfing is restricted
to the surfing areas during certain hours in the summer season.
Details on surfing regulations, parking and traffic concerns as well as
local weather can be accessed by the
links on the left. |