Hatteras / South Beach, North Carolina (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Hatteras / South Beach, North Carolina (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Easiest is a rental car. Follow the signs to the Outer Banks from Norfolk (route 168S and then 158S). Then take route 12 south all the way down and get to Buxton. In North Buxton exit highway 12 onto Forest Rd. Follow the road almost to its end and take the last right turn possible. Drive down the street until you get to the South-facing beach and then drive on the beach. 4-wheel drive access only.
Easiest is a rental car. Follow the signs to the Outer Banks from Norfolk (route 168S and then 158S). Then take route 12 south all the way down and get to Buxton. In North Buxton exit highway 12 onto Forest Rd. Follow the road almost to its end and take the last right turn possible. Drive down the street until you get to the South-facing beach and then drive on the beach. 4-wheel drive access only.
Riding Conditions in Hatteras / South Beach, 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
SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Hatteras / South Beach, 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. Works in: SW, W, WNW, NW.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Hatteras / South Beach, North Carolina (USA) are
January, February, June, July, September, 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
SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Hatteras / South Beach, 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. Works in: SW, W, WNW, NW.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Hatteras / South Beach, North Carolina (USA) are
January, February, June, July, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Hatteras / South Beach, North Carolina (USA) is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Sandy beach. Lots of space.
Flat, choppy or waves depending on the wind direction. Good waves after strong south winds.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Hatteras / South Beach, North Carolina (USA) is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Sandy beach. Lots of space.
Flat, choppy or waves depending on the wind direction. Good waves after strong south winds.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Cars
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Cars
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
