KiteGlobeFirst Landing State Park
First Landing State Park is a kiteboarding spot near Portsmouth, Norfolk in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Virginia |
| Nearest town | Portsmouth, Norfolk |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 36.9206, -76.0526 |
About First Landing State Park
Long, sandy beach with lots of space. Gets very crowded on during June, July and August with beach-goers, especially on weekends. However, during June, July, August there is almost never any wind.
When is the best time to kitesurf at First Landing State Park?
The best time to kite First Landing State Park is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
First Landing State Park offers open ocean conditions with N, NE wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to First Landing State Park?
From Virginia Beach take either the 60 along coast or 279 up north. 60 becomes Shore Drive and leads west. Stay on the road and you will pass by the state park. If you take 279, you will get onto 60, take it eastwards and you will pass by the state park as well.
Hazards at First Landing State Park
Swimmers, Fishernets.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.