Riding Conditions in Ocracoke Island / Soundside, 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 Ocracoke Island / Soundside, 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 / Soundside, 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 Ocracoke Island / Soundside, 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 / Soundside, 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 / Soundside, North Carolina (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Few small access to the sound with sand and grass.
Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area. Lots of small islands creating perfect flat water (slicks). Excellent for downwinders in a NE wind.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Ocracoke Island / Soundside, North Carolina (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Few small access to the sound with sand and grass.
Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area. Lots of small islands creating perfect flat water (slicks). Excellent for downwinders in a NE wind.
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.
