Hatteras / Ramp 23

📍 Washington DC, Norfolk, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Hatteras / Ramp 23 is a kiteboarding spot near Washington DC, Norfolk in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, June, July, October, November, December.

Country	USA
Region	North Carolina
Nearest town	Washington DC, Norfolk
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	NE
Wind type	Thermal, Frontal
Best months	January, February, June, July, October, November, December
Coordinates	35.5317, -75.4689

About Hatteras / Ramp 23

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

When is the best time to kitesurf at Hatteras / Ramp 23?

The best time to kite Hatteras / Ramp 23 is January, February, June, July, October, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Hatteras / Ramp 23 offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Hatteras / Ramp 23?

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 at the south end of Salvo find the ramp 23. 4-wheel drive needed to get on the beach. Long walk for 2-wheel drive.

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