KiteGlobeBodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park
Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park is a kiteboarding spot near Norfolk, Virginia in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing S, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, June, July, October, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | North Carolina |
| Nearest town | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | S, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | 35.9548, -75.6354 |
About Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park
Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park?
The best time to kite Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park is January, February, June, July, October, November, December, when the S, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park offers shallow lagoon conditions with S, SW, W, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park?
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.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.