Hatteras / Ramp 34, North Carolina (USA)
Hatteras / Ramp 34, 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 NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Hatteras / Ramp 34, North Carolina (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Hatteras / Ramp 34, 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 NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Hatteras / Ramp 34, 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 just north of Avon find Ramp 34. Walkable for 2-wheel drivers.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
330km from spot
235km 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 just north of Avon find Ramp 34. Walkable for 2-wheel drivers.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
330km from spot
235km from spot
Best Schools in North Carolina
Riding Conditions in Hatteras / Ramp 34, 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 NE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Hatteras / Ramp 34, 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 / Ramp 34, 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 NE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Hatteras / Ramp 34, 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 / Ramp 34, 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 / Ramp 34, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Large sandy beach. Lots of space.
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 / Ramp 34, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Large sandy beach. Lots of space.
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
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Cars
.
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
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Cars
.
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 / Ramp 34, North Carolina (USA).
Watch out for fishermen and surfers. Don't park on the crest of the hill. Do not enter the bird use areas, which are well marked.
Webcams around Hatteras / Ramp 34, North Carolina (USA)
Webcams around Hatteras / Ramp 34, North Carolina (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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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 / Ramp 34, North Carolina (USA)













