Hatteras / Access 59, North Carolina (USA)
Hatteras / Access 59, 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 SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Hatteras / Access 59, 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 SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Get onto Hatteras Island and drive south. Close before Buxton you will find Access 59 to your right.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
320km from spot
245km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Get onto Hatteras Island and drive south. Close before Buxton you will find Access 59 to your right.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
320km from spot
245km from spot
Best Schools in North Carolina
Riding Conditions in Hatteras / Access 59, 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 SW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Hatteras / Access 59, 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 Hatteras / Access 59, 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 SW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Hatteras / Access 59, 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 Hatteras / Access 59, 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.
Hatteras / Access 59, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small sandy launch. Cars can park close to the water.
Big area of shallow and flat water. The windier it gets, the choppier it will be.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Hatteras / Access 59, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small sandy launch. Cars can park close to the water.
Big area of shallow and flat water. The windier it gets, the choppier it will be.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risks reported:
Cars,Power Lines
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risks reported:
Cars,Power Lines
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in North Carolina
Additional information
A parking is available at Hatteras / Access 59, North Carolina (USA).
Stay away from protected bird nesting areas, which are well marked.
Webcams around Hatteras / Access 59, North Carolina (USA)
Webcams around Hatteras / Access 59, North Carolina (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
15 knotsKite Point, Hatteras, United States 01:54:11 pm, GMT-4 Model: gfs27_long, updated 2 minutes ago | 5910 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in North Carolina
More about North Carolina
Wind stats in North Carolina...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 29 |
Feb | 34 |
Mar | 44 |
Apr | 44 |
May | 37 |
Jun | 30 |
Jul | 27 |
Aug | 20 |
Sep | 30 |
Oct | 29 |
Nov | 30 |
Dec | 27 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 15 kitesurf schools and 64 kitesurf spots in North Carolina.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Hatteras / Access 59, North Carolina (USA)

