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Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA)

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Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA) !
Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA) !
How to get there
Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island. Just before Ocracoke turn left towards the airstrip and the beach. Don't miss the last ferry back!
Nearest Airports
Distance
Pitt-Greenville, NC (PGV)
185km from spot
Wilmington, NC (ILM)
260km from spot
Norfolk International, VA (ORF)
260km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island. Just before Ocracoke turn left towards the airstrip and the beach. Don't miss the last ferry back!
Nearest Airports
Distance
Pitt-Greenville, NC (PGV)
185km from spot
Wilmington, NC (ILM)
260km from spot
Norfolk International, VA (ORF)
260km from spot

Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina, next to Ocracoke, Norfolk, North Carolina (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, 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 Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, 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 Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, 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 Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, 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 Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA) are January, February, June, July, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long sandy beach with lots of space.
Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long sandy beach with lots of space.
Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
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.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in North Carolina
#1: Kitty Hawk Kites Nags Head Carolista
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4.8/5 (130)
#2: Kitty Hawk Kites Nags Head Croatan
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4.6/5 (1591)
#3: Kitty Hawk Kites Rodanthe
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4.6/5 (87)
Additional information
A parking is available at Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA).
During summertime excellent for SW downwinders down the complete island's coast.
Webcams around Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA)
Webcams around Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are 15 kitesurf schools and 64 kitesurf spots in North Carolina.
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