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Hatteras / Hatteras Inlet Soundside

📍 Norfolk, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Hatteras / Hatteras Inlet Soundside 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.

CountryUSA
RegionNorth Carolina
Nearest townNorfolk
Water typeShallow lagoon
LaunchLagoon
Best wind directionSW
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsJanuary, February, June, July, October, November, December
Coordinates35.1942, -75.7441

About Hatteras / Hatteras Inlet Soundside

Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area. Beware of tidal current flow and ferries.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Hatteras / Hatteras Inlet Soundside?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Hatteras / Hatteras Inlet Soundside offers shallow lagoon conditions with SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Hatteras / Hatteras Inlet Soundside?

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 Hatteras. 4-wheel drive dirt road past the ferry dock in Hatteras village and past Fort Clark.

Hazards at Hatteras / Hatteras Inlet Soundside

Currents, Ships.

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