Riding Conditions in The Basin, North Carolina (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Hot water in summer 85°F. Air temperatures range from 80-95°F. Winter average is 55°F. Close to South Carolina. Warmer than Hatteras, water and air.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S, SW, W and NW
.
Best in SW wind. SW is the magic wind direction. Any forecast from the SW is a sure thing for wind. Wind funnels past Cape Fear and up the river creating higher winds than surrounding areas. In summer winds often match Hatteras for reliability. Works in winds from S to NW. Winter brings NW wind and glassy speed runs along the rock wall separating the Basin from the river.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW and NW
on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Hot water in summer 85°F. Air temperatures range from 80-95°F. Winter average is 55°F. Close to South Carolina. Warmer than Hatteras, water and air.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S, SW, W and NW
.
Best in SW wind. SW is the magic wind direction. Any forecast from the SW is a sure thing for wind. Wind funnels past Cape Fear and up the river creating higher winds than surrounding areas. In summer winds often match Hatteras for reliability. Works in winds from S to NW. Winter brings NW wind and glassy speed runs along the rock wall separating the Basin from the river.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW and NW
on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The Basin, North Carolina (USA) is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small beach, glass in the sand. Must share with Kayaks.
Flat water, very tiny chop, glassy water conditions often. Less chop than Hatteras. Water quality is brackish river water and ocean water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The Basin, North Carolina (USA) is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small beach, glass in the sand. Must share with Kayaks.
Flat water, very tiny chop, glassy water conditions often. Less chop than Hatteras. Water quality is brackish river water and ocean water.
A
parking
is available at The Basin, North Carolina (USA).
There are
Showers
available on the spot.
Ocean kiting just over the dune. Driving on the beach is the preferred way to access the water for ocean kiting. Requires 4 wheel drive vehicle. Requires park pass to enter 4 wheel drive beach. $10.00 access fee to beach.
Webcams around The Basin, North Carolina (USA)
Webcams around The Basin, North Carolina (USA)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 15 kitesurf schools and 64 kitesurf spots in North Carolina.
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Best months: April May June July August September October