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Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina (USA)

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Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina (USA) !
Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, 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 158). Take 158 north until you get to Nags Head and turn left into the Jockey's Ridge State Park. Gates close at sunset, don't get locked in. Park directly on the beach with a 4x4.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Pitt-Greenville, NC (PGV)
210km from spot
Wilmington, NC (ILM)
365km from spot
Norfolk International, VA (ORF)
150km 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 158). Take 158 north until you get to Nags Head and turn left into the Jockey's Ridge State Park. Gates close at sunset, don't get locked in. Park directly on the beach with a 4x4.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Pitt-Greenville, NC (PGV)
210km from spot
Wilmington, NC (ILM)
365km from spot
Norfolk International, VA (ORF)
150km from spot

Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina, next to Nags Head, Norfolk, Virginia, North Carolina (USA)

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Best Schools in North Carolina
#1: Kitty Hawk Kites Nags Head Carolista
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4.8/5 (130)
#2: Kitty Hawk Kites Nags Head Croatan
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4.6/5 (1591)
#3: Kitty Hawk Kites Rodanthe
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4.6/5 (87)
Riding Conditions in Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, 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 S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina (USA).
Best is SW, very steady and warm. If the wind turns more easterly, you can ride on the ocean. 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, SW, W, NW. Nags Head gets summertime thermals that sometimes don't reach Hatteras Island.
Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, 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 S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina (USA).
Best is SW, very steady and warm. If the wind turns more easterly, you can ride on the ocean. 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, SW, W, NW. Nags Head gets summertime thermals that sometimes don't reach Hatteras Island.
Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, 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.
Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach with lots of space.
Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach with lots of space.
Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area.
Need to know
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
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
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4.8/5 (130)
#2: Kitty Hawk Kites Nags Head Croatan
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4.6/5 (1591)
#3: Kitty Hawk Kites Rodanthe
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4.6/5 (87)
Additional information
A parking is available at Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina (USA).
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There are 15 kitesurf schools and 64 kitesurf spots in North Carolina.
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