Hatteras / Planet of the Apes

📍 Norfolk, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Hatteras / Planet of the Apes 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	35.4857, -75.4825

About Hatteras / Planet of the Apes

Very flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area. Excellent for big downwinders to Salvo.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Hatteras / Planet of the Apes?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Hatteras / Planet of the Apes offers shallow lagoon conditions with SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Hatteras / Planet of the Apes?

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 Salvo. First soundside dirt-access road south of Salvo Day Use Area (SDA). You need a 4-wheel to get to the water. Other cars should stay on the road and walk down to the beach.

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