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Emerald Isle / Salter Path

📍 Wilmington, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Emerald Isle / Salter Path is a kiteboarding spot near Wilmington in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing E, SE, W, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December.

CountryUSA
RegionNorth Carolina
Nearest townWilmington
Water typeShallow lagoon
LaunchLagoon
Best wind directionE, SE, W, NW
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
TideHigh tide
Coordinates34.6846, -76.9092

About Emerald Isle / Salter Path

The spot is ideal for windsurfing on the bogus sound. Boat traffic is minimal. Another opportunity is to just carry your equipment across the trailer park and go windsurfing in the Atlantic Ocean.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Emerald Isle / Salter Path?

The best time to kite Emerald Isle / Salter Path is January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December, when the E, SE, W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Emerald Isle / Salter Path offers shallow lagoon conditions with E, SE, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Emerald Isle / Salter Path?

The only way to get there is by car with your own gear.

Hazards at Emerald Isle / Salter Path

Ships, Jetskis.

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.