Kitesurfing in Hatteras Outer Banks

Kitesurfing in Hatteras Outer Banks: Conditions, Wind & Season

Hatteras Outer Banks is a string of 200 miles long barrier islands on North Carolina's Atlantic coast with several small towns between the southern Frisco and the northern Rodanthe. Hatteras offers many kite spots, suitable for any wind conditions and directions.

The choice is between the flat/choppy water of the Pamlico Sound (the internal sea) and the wave spots on the long sandy ocean beaches. The options are countless and can be summed up in the following helpful map kindly shared by the guys of Kiteclub Hatteras:

For beginner spots, they suggest 2nd Turnout, D spot, and Isabel’s/The Washout.

The best wind directions for the lagoon side are West, South-West, and North-West, while East winds are great for the Ocean waves since they become side or side-on-shore.

. In the internal lagoon, there are a lot of spots with flat water and waist-deep water, making the whole area perfect for beginners and advanced who want to learn new tricks.

The ocean side has neverending white sandy beaches and it is great wave sessions.

Either sides of the Outer Baks are great for long downwinders, granted transportation support as usual.

The wind can vary from 10 to over 30 knots, therefore having a wide quiver of kites ranging from 7m up to 14/15m is quite advisable if you want to get out on the water all the time.
The kite season is considered to go from April to October, not because of the lack of wind in the winter months but mainly because of the cold temperatures and because most shops and restaurants close.

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