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Hatteras / South Beach

📍 Norfolk, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Hatteras / South Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Norfolk in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, June, July, September, October, November, December.

CountryUSA
RegionNorth Carolina
Nearest townNorfolk
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionSW, W, NW
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsJanuary, February, June, July, September, October, November, December
Coordinates35.2297, -75.5404

About Hatteras / South Beach

Flat, choppy or waves depending on the wind direction. Good waves after strong south winds.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Hatteras / South Beach?

The best time to kite Hatteras / South Beach is January, February, June, July, September, October, November, December, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Hatteras / South Beach offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Hatteras / South Beach?

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 Buxton. In North Buxton exit highway 12 onto Forest Rd. Follow the road almost to its end and take the last right turn possible. Drive down the street until you get to the South-facing beach and then drive on the beach. 4-wheel drive access only.

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