Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (USA)
Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (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
Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island. Just after the harbour turn right and find an access on the pensinsula. Don't miss the last ferry back!
Nearest Airports
Distance
200km from spot
285km from spot
250km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island. Just after the harbour turn right and find an access on the pensinsula. Don't miss the last ferry back!
Nearest Airports
Distance
200km from spot
285km from spot
250km from spot
Best Schools in North Carolina
Riding Conditions in Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, 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 NE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, 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 Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, 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 NE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, 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 Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, 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.
Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big area with sand and grass.
Huge waist deep, shallow area. Flat water and with more wind choppier. Being close to the inlet look out for currents.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big area with sand and grass.
Huge waist deep, shallow area. Flat water and with more wind choppier. Being close to the inlet look out for currents.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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 Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (USA).
Webcams around Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (USA)
Webcams around Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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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
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Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (USA)













