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Surf City Ocean Pier
Surf City Ocean Pier stretching 900 feet into the Atlantic at sunrise, Topsail Island NC

Life on the Pier

Fish catches, sunrises, dolphins, tournaments, and good days with family.

The Pier in Pictures

Everything from dawn fishing to tournament weigh-ins to the best sunsets on Topsail Island.

Aerial view of Surf City Ocean Pier extending into the Atlantic, Topsail Island NC

Surf City Ocean Pier — 900 feet over the Atlantic

Saltwater fishing rod bent over the pier railing with the ocean in the background

Rod rentals available — $15/day

Golden sunset viewed from the end of Surf City Ocean Pier with silhouettes of anglers

Golden hour from the pier end

Bait and tackle shop counter at Surf City Ocean Pier with hooks, sinkers, and live bait

Full bait & tackle shop on the pier

Angler holding a large king mackerel caught from Surf City Ocean Pier

King mackerel season — May through September

Children fishing from the pier with small rods, laughing and pointing at the water

ReelKidsFish — family tournament every July

Pod of dolphins swimming alongside Surf City Ocean Pier in the morning light

Dolphin sightings — almost every morning

Surf City Ocean Pier at sunrise with deep pink and orange sky reflected in calm water

Dawn on the pier — open 5:30 AM weekends