Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, North Carolina (USA)
Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, 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 N, NNE and NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, North Carolina (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, 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 N, NNE and NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, North Carolina (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Easiest is a rental car. Follow the signs to the Outer Banks from Norfolk (route 168S and then 158S). Then take route 12 south all the way down and get to Buxton. In North Buxton exit highway 12 onto Forest Rd. Follow the road to its end. There is a parking lot at the end of the park service road past the lighthouse. Easy 2-wheel drive access to the ocean.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
315km from spot
250km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Easiest is a rental car. Follow the signs to the Outer Banks from Norfolk (route 168S and then 158S). Then take route 12 south all the way down and get to Buxton. In North Buxton exit highway 12 onto Forest Rd. Follow the road to its end. There is a parking lot at the end of the park service road past the lighthouse. Easy 2-wheel drive access to the ocean.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
315km from spot
250km from spot
Best Schools in North Carolina
Riding Conditions in Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, 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 N, NNE and NE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, 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. Works in: S, SE, NE, N.
Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, 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 N, NNE and NE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, 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. Works in: S, SE, NE, N.
Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, 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.
Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big, sandy beach with lots of space. Look out for cars and anglers.
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.
Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big, sandy beach with lots of space. Look out for cars and anglers.
Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risks reported:
Cars,Other
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risks reported:
Cars,Other
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in North Carolina
Additional information
A parking is available at Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, North Carolina (USA).
Do not enter the bird use areas which are well marked.
Webcams around Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, North Carolina (USA)
Webcams around Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, North Carolina (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in North Carolina
More about North Carolina
Wind stats in North Carolina...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 29 |
Feb | 34 |
Mar | 44 |
Apr | 44 |
May | 37 |
Jun | 30 |
Jul | 27 |
Aug | 20 |
Sep | 30 |
Oct | 29 |
Nov | 30 |
Dec | 27 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 15 kitesurf schools and 64 kitesurf spots in North Carolina.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, North Carolina (USA)

