The WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico returns to Jennette's Pier in Nags Head for four days of world-class surfing action along the Outer Banks coastline.
The World Surf League North America Qualifying Series event features Men's and Women's QS 2,000 competitions, bringing talented professional surfers to the Outer Banks to battle for points and showcase high-performance surfing. WRV has hosted this popular qualifying-series event for years, with its history on the Outer Banks stretching back to the early 2000s.
In addition to the competition, WRV and Pacifico will host family-friendly activities at the event throughout Labor Day weekend. Once competition is called on, fans who can't make it to the beach can also watch the action live through the World Surf League.
Dates: September 3–6, 2026
Location: Jennette's Pier, Milepost 16.5, Nags Head, NC
Competition: Men's & Women's WSL QS 2,000
Admission: Free for spectators
Good to Know: Surf competition times are dependent on wave and weather conditions. Once competition is called on, the event will be streamed live online through the World Surf League, WRV OBX Pro and the WSL app.
Around Town Events
The fun continues off the beach with parties and fundraisers throughout the Outer Banks:
Wednesday, Sept. 2: Pacifico Kick-Off Party & Corona Cares Cancer Fundraiser at Fish Heads, 5 p.m.–until
Thursday, Sept. 3: Backyard Party at Jack Brown's, 5–7 p.m.; Pizza & Brews at Lucky 12 Tavern, 7–9 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 4: Tiki Time Party at Mimi's Tiki Bar at Bluewater Grill, 5–7 p.m.; Pacifico Party on the outside deck at Mulligan's, 7 p.m.–until
Saturday, Sept. 5: Corona Cares Cancer Fundraiser & Pacifico Surf Party at Avalon Fishing Pier, 5–7 p.m.; Pacifico Backyard Party at Bonzer Shack, 7 p.m.–until
