Riding Conditions in Hatteras / New Inlet, North Carolina (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Season from March to November. Year-round possible if you ride on the warmer SW winds with warm water currents. Wetsuits needed beginning and end of the year, just shorts from late spring to early fall. Warm gulf-stream ocean currents keep air and water temperatures warm nearly year-round.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Hatteras / New Inlet, North Carolina (USA).
In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and November 70% wind. In December to February windy almost daily. In March to May frontals and winds from SW, NW and NE. Main directions: NE and SW.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Hatteras / New Inlet, North Carolina (USA) are
January, February, June, July, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Season from March to November. Year-round possible if you ride on the warmer SW winds with warm water currents. Wetsuits needed beginning and end of the year, just shorts from late spring to early fall. Warm gulf-stream ocean currents keep air and water temperatures warm nearly year-round.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Hatteras / New Inlet, North Carolina (USA).
In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and November 70% wind. In December to February windy almost daily. In March to May frontals and winds from SW, NW and NE. Main directions: NE and SW.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Hatteras / New Inlet, North Carolina (USA) are
January, February, June, July, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Hatteras / New Inlet, North Carolina (USA) is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The whole area is reserved for birds. So do not get on land anywhere. You cannot launch or land your kite here.
Big playground with very flat water and shallow water. Too shallow for windsurfing.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Hatteras / New Inlet, North Carolina (USA) is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The whole area is reserved for birds. So do not get on land anywhere. You cannot launch or land your kite here.
Big playground with very flat water and shallow water. Too shallow for windsurfing.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Bridge
.
Beach risks reported:
Power Lines,Other
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Bridge
.
Beach risks reported:
Power Lines,Other
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
It is strictly forbidden to launch and land kites here. You can ride in the area by passing by as a downwinder. The whole area is reserved for bird's nesting. The best is to do a downwinder with locals.
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Additional information
There are 15 kitesurf schools and 64 kitesurf spots in North Carolina.
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