KiteGlobeHatteras / The Slick
Hatteras / The Slick 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 | 35.5617, -75.4751 |
About Hatteras / The Slick
Extremely flat water if the winds comes over the island. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Hatteras / The Slick?
The best time to kite Hatteras / The Slick is January, February, June, July, October, November, December, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Hatteras / The Slick offers shallow lagoon conditions with SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Hatteras / The Slick?
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 pass Waves. Find a water access to the Sound and kite to the small island and find the flat water.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.