Waves is located on the northern end of Hatteras Island, the second village below Oregon Inlet and The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Like Salvo, a drive through the older sections of Waves will reveal the tools of the fishing trade --stacked crab pots, fish boxes, nets, and boats.

These villages maintained distinct identities and community pride. Like all of the villages of Hatteras, they were very clan-like and independent. In fact, the islanders rejected an early proposal by the State of North Carolina which suggested that the much-needed Highway 12 would be built if the villages would agree on a consolidated school. Highway 12 was eventually built, and the children do attend the same school system.

What's history
without legend ?