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Hatteras / Ferry Docks

📍 Washington DC, Norfolk, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Hatteras / Ferry Docks is a kiteboarding spot near Washington DC, Norfolk in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, June, July, October, November, December.

CountryUSA
RegionNorth Carolina
Nearest townWashington DC, Norfolk
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionNE, SW
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsJanuary, February, June, July, October, November, December
Coordinates35.2049, -75.7030

About Hatteras / Ferry Docks

Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Hatteras / Ferry Docks?

The best time to kite Hatteras / Ferry Docks is January, February, June, July, October, November, December, when the NE, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Hatteras / Ferry Docks offers open ocean conditions with NE, SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Hatteras / Ferry Docks?

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 get to Hatteras. Get to the ferry docks and access the beach on the ocean-side with 4-wheel drive. Normal cars can park close by.

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