1. PLUNGE LOCATION - On the north side of the Oceanic Pier (703 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC)

2. AFTERPARTY 2026 - You must purchase an afterparty wristband for access to the Plunge Afterparty. Adults are $15 and youth (21 and under) are $5 in advance when you pay online during Plunge registration!  The cost goes up if you choose to purchase afterparty tickets on Plunge Day. Your ticket to the 2026 Plunge Afterparty covers the cost of craft beer, pizza, music and fun! 

3. PACKET PICKUP ON TUESDAY,  DECEMBER 30 2025 FROM 12 PM to 4 PM - Stop by South End Surf Shop and pick up your Plunge Packet, including your Plunge Arm Band, Tickets to the After Party, and your Plunge Swag!  Meet up with friends or make new friends while you browse the Plunge Merch Store! 

4. PLUNGE DAY CHECK-IN (Shirt, Arm Band and Gear Pick-Up) will begin at 10 AM on New Years Day at the large, white tent at South End Surf Shop. If you checked in and picked up your armband and gear on Monday, you DO NOT need to come to the Check-In Tent.

5. PARKING - There is EXTREMELY LIMITED parking near the Plunge so you are encouraged to use the shuttle.  Please refer to the Parking Instruction section of our website. 

6. ARRIVE EARLY!  Beat the crowds and traffic by arriving at the beach early!  The weather will be perfect - bring your coffee/breakfast/beach chair and plan to spend the morning on the beach! 

7.  PLUNGE MERCH TENT - We will have trucker hats, beanies, crew neck sweatshirt, Camelbak coffee mugs, shirts, and tanks available at the Merch Tent, located in the South End Surf Shop parking lot.