KiteGlobeCedar Island Beach
Cedar Island Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Morehead City in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing N, NE, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, October, November.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | North Carolina |
| Nearest town | Morehead City |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, October, November |
| Coordinates | 35.0195, -76.3182 |
About Cedar Island Beach
Big shallow area. No tide to speak of. Good learning spot. Waves are more of a chop with onshore winds. Not a big wave sight. No surfing unless it is blowing 25kts or more directly onshore for a few days. Since this is located on the shores of a shallow sound the waves never develop a lot of power and max out at 4'-5'.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cedar Island Beach?
The best time to kite Cedar Island Beach is March, April, October, November, when the N, NE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Cedar Island Beach offers shallow lagoon conditions with N, NE, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Cedar Island Beach?
This area is only 40 miles South of Hatteras. If you are driving to Hatteras from the South you have to stop at Cedar Island and catch the ferry. This is the spot. Take Hwy 70 E. from Morehead City until you come to Hwy 12 at Atlantic. Follow the sign to the Cedar Island Ferry. There is a parking lot beside the ferry terminal. The beach is right there. If coming from the North you have probably already been kiting Hatteras. Head South, catch the ferry over to Ocracoke Island then catch the ferry there to Cedar Island. You'll get a good look at the beach as you arrive on Cedar Island. No airports/buses/trains anywhere near by. There is a campground/motel/restaurant within walking distance of the beach.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.