KiteGlobeHatteras / The Lighthouse
Hatteras / The Lighthouse 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 | 35.2544, -75.5210 |
About Hatteras / The Lighthouse
Three metal jetties stick into the ocean and form good waves at this beach. Ask locals where they are located before you go out.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Hatteras / The Lighthouse?
The best time to kite Hatteras / The Lighthouse is January, February, June, July, October, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Hatteras / The Lighthouse offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Hatteras / The Lighthouse?
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 Road and once the road splits keep left and park next to the beach.
Hazards at Hatteras / The Lighthouse
Wave breaker.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.