Hatteras / First Turnout, North Carolina (USA)
Hatteras / First Turnout, 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 / First Turnout, 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
Easiest is a rental car. Follow the signs to the Outer Banks from Norfolk (route 168S and then 158S). Then take route 12 south all the way down and just before Avon turn right. From Avon it is the first dirt road to the left.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
330km from spot
235km 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 158S). Then take route 12 south all the way down and just before Avon turn right. From Avon it is the first dirt road to the left.
Nearest Airports
Distance
225km from spot
330km from spot
235km from spot
Best Schools in North Carolina
Riding Conditions in Hatteras / First Turnout, 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 / First Turnout, 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. Works in: SW, W, NW, N. Get off the beach quickly due to gusty and shifty winds inside.
Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Hatteras / First Turnout, 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 / First Turnout, 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. Works in: SW, W, NW, N. Get off the beach quickly due to gusty and shifty winds inside.
Wind usually blows from NE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Hatteras / First Turnout, 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 / First Turnout, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small, sandy beach, can get crowded. Be careful with trees or bushes not to rip your kite.
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.
Hatteras / First Turnout, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small, sandy beach, can get crowded. Be careful with trees or bushes not to rip your kite.
Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
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.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
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
Additional information
A parking is available at Hatteras / First Turnout, North Carolina (USA).
Can get crowded with windsurfers and kitesurfers. Keep distance.
Webcams around Hatteras / First Turnout, North Carolina (USA)
Webcams around Hatteras / First Turnout, North Carolina (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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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) |
---|---|
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 / First Turnout, North Carolina (USA)

