Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA)

Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, W and NW .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, W and NW .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

How to get there

Virginia East coast. On Assateague Island. Take route 13. Then take route VA-175/Chincoteague Rd. Continue to follow VA-175 until you get onto Assateague Island. Her follow the Beach Road until you hit the ocean. Here turn right and drive until you see the sandy beach in between the bay and ocean.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Richmond, VA (RIC)

230km from spot

Norfolk International, VA (ORF)

170km from spot

Washington Dulles, VA (IAD)

285km from spot

How to get there

Virginia East coast. On Assateague Island. Take route 13. Then take route VA-175/Chincoteague Rd. Continue to follow VA-175 until you get onto Assateague Island. Her follow the Beach Road until you hit the ocean. Here turn right and drive until you see the sandy beach in between the bay and ocean.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Richmond, VA (RIC)

230km from spot

Norfolk International, VA (ORF)

170km from spot

Washington Dulles, VA (IAD)

285km from spot

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Riding Conditions in Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA)

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

Ocean requires wetsuit except during summer. Bayside is warmer.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, W and NW .

There is Frontal wind at Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA).

Best winds during spring and fall. Wind is not very consistent, and is mostly dependent on cold fronts passing through. The shape of the beach is a half circle, making it a good spot for every Westerly wind direction.

The best moments to come to Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .

Wind and Weather Conditions

Ocean requires wetsuit except during summer. Bayside is warmer.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, W and NW .

There is Frontal wind at Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA).

Best winds during spring and fall. Wind is not very consistent, and is mostly dependent on cold fronts passing through. The shape of the beach is a half circle, making it a good spot for every Westerly wind direction.

The best moments to come to Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

The beach is located in the Virgina State Park. It is a sandy beach on both side, the ocean and bay side. However, during the summer time, the access to the beach is restricted in order to protect the bird nesting area. The access re-opens in September. The shape of the beach is a half circle.

Flat water on the bay side. Shallow. Small waves on the oceanside.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

The beach is located in the Virgina State Park. It is a sandy beach on both side, the ocean and bay side. However, during the summer time, the access to the beach is restricted in order to protect the bird nesting area. The access re-opens in September. The shape of the beach is a half circle.

Flat water on the bay side. Shallow. Small waves on the oceanside.

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Additional information

We don’t know if a parking is available at Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA).

There are Showers available on the spot.

There is a $10 fee to access to the park (this is a one week pass). During the summer time, the access to the beach is restricted in order to protect the bird nesting area. The access re-opens in September. Do not enter when it is closed!

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Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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