Ocracoke Island / Airstrip

📍 Norfolk, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Ocracoke Island / Airstrip is a kiteboarding spot near Norfolk in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, June, July, October, November, December.

Country	USA
Region	North Carolina
Nearest town	Norfolk
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	NE, SW
Wind type	Thermal, Frontal
Best months	January, February, June, July, October, November, December
Coordinates	35.1029, -75.9598

About Ocracoke Island / Airstrip

Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Ocracoke Island / Airstrip?

The best time to kite Ocracoke Island / Airstrip is January, February, June, July, October, November, December, when the NE, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Ocracoke Island / Airstrip offers open ocean conditions with NE, SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Ocracoke Island / Airstrip?

Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island. Just before Ocracoke turn left towards the airstrip and the beach. Don't miss the last ferry back!

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Ocracoke Island / Soundside · 12 km · Norfolk
Ocracoke Island / Oceanside · 17 km · Norfolk
Ocracoke Island / North Harbour · 19 km · Norfolk

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