Hatteras / SDA

📍 Norfolk, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Hatteras / SDA 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	35.5337, -75.4760

About Hatteras / SDA

Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Hatteras / SDA?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

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

How do I get to Hatteras / SDA?

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 Salvo and find the Salvo Day Use Area.

Hazards at Hatteras / SDA

Swimmers, None.

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