October on Hatteras Island has a completely different pace once the summer crowds clear out. The weather shifts, the wind and waves pick up, and the beach turns back over to the elements and the people who wait all year for fall conditions. Here is a look at a few quiet October days around Hatteras.
If you are looking for things to do in the fall in the Outer Banks, this time of year is really all about slowing down and enjoying the island without the summer hustle. October brings some of the best conditions for surf fishing, beachcombing, and watching the kiteboarders and surfers take advantage of the steady fall winds. Whether you are driving down to Hatteras to photograph the empty shoreline, paddling the quiet sound waters, or taking a day trip to explore the birding and wildlife at Pea Island or Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, fall shows you a side of the coast that summer visitors never get to see.
