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Hatteras / S-Turns

📍 Norfolk, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Hatteras / S-Turns is a kiteboarding spot near Norfolk in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, SE, S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, June, July, October, November, December.

CountryUSA
RegionNorth Carolina
Nearest townNorfolk
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN, NE, SE, S
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, June, July, October, November, December
Coordinates35.6182, -75.4676

About Hatteras / S-Turns

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

When is the best time to kitesurf at Hatteras / S-Turns?

The best time to kite Hatteras / S-Turns is January, February, March, June, July, October, November, December, when the N, NE, SE, S wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Hatteras / S-Turns offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, SE, S wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Hatteras / S-Turns?

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 shortly before Rodanthe on the ocean side. No parking lot. 4-wheel drive needed to get on the beach, but be careful with soft sand which can get you stuck easily.

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