KiteGlobeHatteras / Buxton Slick
Hatteras / Buxton Slick is a kiteboarding spot near Norfolk in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing N, NE, NW 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 | N, NE, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | 35.2725, -75.5224 |
About Hatteras / Buxton Slick
Some low-lying grass islands just to the north of Buxton. These islands create extremely flat water. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Hatteras / Buxton Slick?
The best time to kite Hatteras / Buxton Slick is January, February, June, July, October, November, December, when the N, NE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Hatteras / Buxton Slick offers shallow lagoon conditions with N, NE, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Hatteras / Buxton Slick?
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 and pass Avon. Just before Buxton, but you need to access from Kite Point in northerly winds and do a downwinder. At Access 60 is a small launch, but better to do the downwinder.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.