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Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA)

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Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the 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
There is an airport in Wilmington and is about 20 minutes from the beach. You can rent a car there. Drive west to Wrightsville Beach. There are a couple of beach accesses at the south end of Wrightsville Beach. It's paid parking and fills up pretty fast during the tourist season.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Pitt-Greenville, NC (PGV)
215km from spot
Wilmington, NC (ILM)
15km from spot
Norfolk International, VA (ORF)
435km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is an airport in Wilmington and is about 20 minutes from the beach. You can rent a car there. Drive west to Wrightsville Beach. There are a couple of beach accesses at the south end of Wrightsville Beach. It's paid parking and fills up pretty fast during the tourist season.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Pitt-Greenville, NC (PGV)
215km from spot
Wilmington, NC (ILM)
15km from spot
Norfolk International, VA (ORF)
435km from spot

Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina, next to Carolina Beach, Wilmington, North Carolina (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The best kitesurfing will be from spring to late fall when the winds are from the East to Southeast. Air temps can be in the 90's°F during the summer with water temps in the 80's°F. A wetsuit would be necessary in the spring and fall when the air/water temps are cooler. The air temps will start out in the 60's-70's°F and water temps in the 60's°F and finish at about the same. Surfing is possible and done all year round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA).
Southeast winds produce sideonshore riding, with East winds producing more onshore. From winter to spring the winds generally shift from Northeast to Southeast to South. During the summer the winds are generally Southeast to Southwest with Southeast being the best direction for this location. This gives you a sideonshore ride with a protected area behind a rock jetty to give some smoother water.
Wind usually blows from NE, E, SE, S and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA) are March, April, June, July, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The best kitesurfing will be from spring to late fall when the winds are from the East to Southeast. Air temps can be in the 90's°F during the summer with water temps in the 80's°F. A wetsuit would be necessary in the spring and fall when the air/water temps are cooler. The air temps will start out in the 60's-70's°F and water temps in the 60's°F and finish at about the same. Surfing is possible and done all year round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA).
Southeast winds produce sideonshore riding, with East winds producing more onshore. From winter to spring the winds generally shift from Northeast to Southeast to South. During the summer the winds are generally Southeast to Southwest with Southeast being the best direction for this location. This gives you a sideonshore ride with a protected area behind a rock jetty to give some smoother water.
Wind usually blows from NE, E, SE, S and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA) are March, April, June, July, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is about 75 yards wide. Soft sand and plenty of room to launch/land. Be aware of the tourists and curious onlookers.
Slight chop to large swells depending on wind speed and duration. During South to Southeast winds the kiting area is protected from most of the swell giving mostly smooth riding. It is protected by a jetty to the south. Waves are generally steep faced unless coming from a system far offshore. Winds from the North, East or South will produce waves sidshore to directly onshore. Waves can be from knee high to overhead, again depending on wind duration and speed.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is about 75 yards wide. Soft sand and plenty of room to launch/land. Be aware of the tourists and curious onlookers.
Slight chop to large swells depending on wind speed and duration. During South to Southeast winds the kiting area is protected from most of the swell giving mostly smooth riding. It is protected by a jetty to the south. Waves are generally steep faced unless coming from a system far offshore. Winds from the North, East or South will produce waves sidshore to directly onshore. Waves can be from knee high to overhead, again depending on wind duration and speed.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .

Beach risk reported: Bystanders .
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
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .

Beach risk reported: Bystanders .
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 Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA).
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Be aware of other beach goers and on lookers.
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There are 15 kitesurf schools and 64 kitesurf spots in North Carolina.
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