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James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park, Virginia (USA)

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James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Get onto 664 and exit onto 167. Then get to Merrimac Overlook Park at Chesapeake Avenue. Park and walk 25 yards to beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Richmond, VA (RIC)
130km from spot
Norfolk International, VA (ORF)
25km from spot
Washington Dulles, VA (IAD)
310km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Get onto 664 and exit onto 167. Then get to Merrimac Overlook Park at Chesapeake Avenue. Park and walk 25 yards to beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Richmond, VA (RIC)
130km from spot
Norfolk International, VA (ORF)
25km from spot
Washington Dulles, VA (IAD)
310km from spot

James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park, Virginia, next to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Virginia (USA)

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Riding Conditions in James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park, Virginia (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm summer and cold winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
Good with anything between E to SW.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm summer and cold winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
Good with anything between E to SW.
Beach and Tide Conditions
James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Good size beach on the peninsula of Hampton Roads.
A jetty creates a nice slick on a SW wind.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Good size beach on the peninsula of Hampton Roads.
A jetty creates a nice slick on a SW wind.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Mole and Rocks .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Concrete,Bystanders,Road,Cars .
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Mole and Rocks .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Concrete,Bystanders,Road,Cars .
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#1: Raphael Comprone VB Ocean Vibes
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5/5 (3)
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4.6/5 (108)
#3: Happy Winds Kiteboarding
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4.7/5 (18)
Additional information
A parking is available at James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park, Virginia (USA).
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