Hatteras / Barton's

📍 Norfolk, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Hatteras / Barton's is a kiteboarding spot near Norfolk in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in January, February, June, July, October, November, December.

Country	USA
Region	North Carolina
Nearest town	Norfolk
Water type	Shallow lagoon
Launch	Lagoon
Best wind direction	SW
Wind type	Thermal, Frontal
Best months	January, February, June, July, October, November, December
Coordinates	35.5741, -75.4690

About Hatteras / Barton's

Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Hatteras / Barton's?

The best time to kite Hatteras / Barton's is January, February, June, July, October, November, December, when the SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Hatteras / Barton's offers shallow lagoon conditions with SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Hatteras / Barton's?

Easiest is a rental car. Follow the signs to the Outer Banks from Norfolk (route 168S and then 158S). Then take route 12 south all the way down until you reach Waves. Turn right after Dairy Queen and drive to the sound to Barton's.

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