Hatteras / S-Turns, North Carolina (USA)
Hatteras / S-Turns, 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, NE and SE, S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Hatteras / S-Turns, North Carolina (USA) !
Hatteras / S-Turns, 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, NE and SE, S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Hatteras / S-Turns, North Carolina (USA) !
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 shortly before Rodanthe on the ocean side. No parking lot. 4-wheel drive needed to get on the beach, but be careful with soft sand which can get you stuck easily.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
350km from spot
205km 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 shortly before Rodanthe on the ocean side. No parking lot. 4-wheel drive needed to get on the beach, but be careful with soft sand which can get you stuck easily.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
350km from spot
205km from spot
Best Schools in North Carolina
Riding Conditions in Hatteras / S-Turns, 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, NE and SE, S .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Hatteras / S-Turns, 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 / S-Turns, North Carolina (USA) are January, February, March, 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, NE and SE, S .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Hatteras / S-Turns, 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 / S-Turns, North Carolina (USA) are January, February, March, June, July, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Hatteras / S-Turns, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Soft sand beach.
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 / S-Turns, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Soft sand beach.
Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in North Carolina
Webcams around Hatteras / S-Turns, North Carolina (USA)
Webcams around Hatteras / S-Turns, 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 / S-Turns, North Carolina (USA)













