KiteGlobeCape Charles
Cape Charles is a kiteboarding spot near Virginia Beach, Norfolk Airport (ORF) in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, NW wind, best ridden in April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Virginia |
| Nearest town | Virginia Beach, Norfolk Airport (ORF) |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, September, October, November |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 37.2679, -76.0236 |
About Cape Charles
There's a great slick behind the jetty on a SW wind. The riding area is large, shallow and generally uncrowded. There are several options for downwinders in N, NW and SW winds. Downwinders include waves, flat water, and beautiful natural terrain and scenery.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cape Charles?
The best time to kite Cape Charles is April, May, September, October, November, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Cape Charles offers open ocean conditions with SW, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Cape Charles?
Cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel from Virginia Beach. Travel 10 miles North on Hwy 13. Turn left at stop light just past `Food Lion` grocery store. Go to end the end of the road. Walk over the dune (use boardwalks please!). You're there! Just north of Cape Charles Harbor.
Hazards at Cape Charles
Swimmers, Mole, Shells.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.