James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park

📍 Newport News, Hampton, USA · Kiteboarding spot

James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park is a kiteboarding spot near Newport News, Hampton in USA, with river conditions and prevailing E, SE, S, SW wind.

Country	USA
Region	Virginia
Nearest town	Newport News, Hampton
Water type	River
Launch	River, River Mouth
Best wind direction	E, SE, S, SW
Coordinates	36.9828, -76.3954

About James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park

A jetty creates a nice slick on a SW wind.

What are the wind and water conditions?

James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park offers river conditions with E, SE, S, SW wind, launching from river, river mouth.

How do I get to James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park?

Get onto 664 and exit onto 167. Then get to Merrimac Overlook Park at Chesapeake Avenue. Park and walk 25 yards to beach.

Hazards at James River / Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park

Mole, Rocks.

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