Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA)
Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Willoughby Spit, Virginia (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
From Norfolk north on 564 and 64. Just to the right before you will cross the bay.
Nearest Airports
Distance
140km from spot
15km from spot
315km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Norfolk north on 564 and 64. Just to the right before you will cross the bay.
Nearest Airports
Distance
140km from spot
15km from spot
315km from spot
Best Schools in Virginia
Riding Conditions in Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Best season is April to October. Some guys go all winter. Usually by May we are in lite spring suit or trunks. But a 3/4 full is all you will ever need.
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA).
Bring all your gear from 7 sqm to your biggest kites. Spring and fall are best.
The best moments to come to Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Best season is April to October. Some guys go all winter. Usually by May we are in lite spring suit or trunks. But a 3/4 full is all you will ever need.
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA).
Bring all your gear from 7 sqm to your biggest kites. Spring and fall are best.
The best moments to come to Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA) are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Big, sandy beach. Lots of space.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow area. Look out for wave breakers.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Big, sandy beach. Lots of space.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow area. Look out for wave breakers.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Wavebreakers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Wavebreakers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Virginia
Additional information
A parking is available at Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA).
1. Kite leash is mandatory. 2. Respect the locals and beach goers. 3. The local kiting crew will cut your lines in a second if you are found being dangerous. We value our access greatly and surfing was banned for 20 years and we fought our asses off to get it back. 4. The local kite crew are a great bunch of guys that will also welcome newcomers as long as they have safe practices.
Webcams around Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA)
Webcams around Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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More about Kitesurfing in Virginia
More about Virginia
Wind stats in Virginia...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 39 |
| Feb | 41 |
| Mar | 48 |
| Apr | 48 |
| May | 34 |
| Jun | 29 |
| Jul | 22 |
| Aug | 21 |
| Sep | 32 |
| Oct | 36 |
| Nov | 37 |
| Dec | 35 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 10 kitesurf spots in Virginia.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Willoughby Spit, Virginia (USA)
