Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, North Carolina (USA)

Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, 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 and SW .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, North Carolina (USA) !

Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, 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 and SW .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, North Carolina (USA) !

How to get there

Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island. Drive along the coast and you will see signs to the campground and the beach. Don't miss the last ferry back!

Nearest Airports

Distance

Pitt-Greenville, NC (PGV)

185km from spot

Wilmington, NC (ILM)

265km from spot

Norfolk International, VA (ORF)

260km from spot

How to get there

Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island. Drive along the coast and you will see signs to the campground and the beach. Don't miss the last ferry back!

Nearest Airports

Distance

Pitt-Greenville, NC (PGV)

185km from spot

Wilmington, NC (ILM)

265km from spot

Norfolk International, VA (ORF)

260km from spot

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Riding Conditions in Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, 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 and SW .

There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, 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.

Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.

The best moments to come to Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, North Carolina (USA) are January, February, June, July, October, November and December .

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 and SW .

There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, 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.

Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.

The best moments to come to Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, 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.

Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.

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

Long sandy beach with lots of space.

Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, North Carolina (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.

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

Long sandy beach with 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.

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

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

#1: Kitty Hawk Kites Nags Head Carolista

4.8/5 (130)

#2: Kitty Hawk Kites Nags Head Croatan

4.6/5 (1591)

#3: Kitty Hawk Kites Rodanthe

4.6/5 (87)

Additional information

A parking is available at Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, North Carolina (USA).

The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.

During summertime excellent for SW downwinders down the complete island's coast.

Webcams around Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, North Carolina (USA)

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