KiteGlobeEmerald Isle
Emerald Isle is a kiteboarding spot near Wilmington in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE, S, SW, W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | North Carolina |
| Nearest town | Wilmington |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon, River |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, SE, S, SW, W |
| Wind type | Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 34.6560, -77.0522 |
About Emerald Isle
Emerald Isle provides a variety of conditions from butter flat to 30 miles of roping beach break for downwinder heaven.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Emerald Isle?
The best time to kite Emerald Isle is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when the NE, E, SE, S, SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Emerald Isle offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SE, S, SW, W wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, lagoon, river.
How do I get to Emerald Isle?
Take hwy 17 N. for 1h15m from Wilmington past Jacksonville. Take hwy 58 E. or take hwy 24 south from Morehead.
Hazards at Emerald Isle
Swimmers, Currents, Shells.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.