KiteGlobeThe Basin
📍 Wilmington, USA · Kiteboarding spot
The Basin is a kiteboarding spot near Wilmington in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing S, SW, W, NW wind.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | North Carolina |
| Nearest town | Wilmington |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | S, SW, W, NW |
| Coordinates | 33.9586, -77.9417 |
About The Basin
Flat water, very tiny chop, glassy water conditions often. Less chop than Hatteras. Water quality is brackish river water and ocean water.
What are the wind and water conditions?
The Basin offers shallow lagoon conditions with S, SW, W, NW wind, launching from lagoon.
How do I get to The Basin?
Take route 421 until it dead ends at Fortfisher Ferry Terminal. The beach is at the end of the road.
View The Basin on the interactive map →Other kite spots near The Basin
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.