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The Basin, North Carolina (USA)

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The Basin, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W and NW .
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.
The Basin, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W and NW .
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
Take route 421 until it dead ends at Fortfisher Ferry Terminal. The beach is at the end of the road.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Pitt-Greenville, NC (PGV)
250km from spot
Wilmington, NC (ILM)
45km from spot
Norfolk International, VA (ORF)
470km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take route 421 until it dead ends at Fortfisher Ferry Terminal. The beach is at the end of the road.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Pitt-Greenville, NC (PGV)
250km from spot
Wilmington, NC (ILM)
45km from spot
Norfolk International, VA (ORF)
470km from spot

The Basin, North Carolina, next to Kure Beach, Wilmington, 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 The Basin, North Carolina (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Hot water in summer 85°F. Air temperatures range from 80-95°F. Winter average is 55°F. Close to South Carolina. Warmer than Hatteras, water and air.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W and NW .
Best in SW wind. SW is the magic wind direction. Any forecast from the SW is a sure thing for wind. Wind funnels past Cape Fear and up the river creating higher winds than surrounding areas. In summer winds often match Hatteras for reliability. Works in winds from S to NW. Winter brings NW wind and glassy speed runs along the rock wall separating the Basin from the river.
Wind usually blows from SW and NW on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Hot water in summer 85°F. Air temperatures range from 80-95°F. Winter average is 55°F. Close to South Carolina. Warmer than Hatteras, water and air.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, W and NW .
Best in SW wind. SW is the magic wind direction. Any forecast from the SW is a sure thing for wind. Wind funnels past Cape Fear and up the river creating higher winds than surrounding areas. In summer winds often match Hatteras for reliability. Works in winds from S to NW. Winter brings NW wind and glassy speed runs along the rock wall separating the Basin from the river.
Wind usually blows from SW and NW on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The Basin, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small beach, glass in the sand. Must share with Kayaks.
Flat water, very tiny chop, glassy water conditions often. Less chop than Hatteras. Water quality is brackish river water and ocean water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The Basin, North Carolina (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small beach, glass in the sand. Must share with Kayaks.
Flat water, very tiny chop, glassy water conditions often. Less chop than Hatteras. Water quality is brackish river water and ocean water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of None .

Beach risk reported: Other .
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: Other .
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 The Basin, North Carolina (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
Ocean kiting just over the dune. Driving on the beach is the preferred way to access the water for ocean kiting. Requires 4 wheel drive vehicle. Requires park pass to enter 4 wheel drive beach. $10.00 access fee to beach.
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are 15 kitesurf schools and 64 kitesurf spots in North Carolina.
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