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.
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.
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
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
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.
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!
Webcams around Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA)
Webcams around Assateague Island / Tom's Cove, Virginia (USA)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 10 kitesurf spots in Virginia.
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Best months: April May June July August September October
