Willoughby Spit

📍 Portsmouth, Norfolk, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Willoughby Spit is a kiteboarding spot near Portsmouth, Norfolk in USA, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

Country	USA
Region	Virginia
Nearest town	Portsmouth, Norfolk
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Wind type	Thermal, Frontal
Best months	March, April, May, September, October, November
Coordinates	36.9688, -76.2930

About Willoughby Spit

Flat to choppy water. Shallow area. Look out for wave breakers.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Willoughby Spit?

The best time to kite Willoughby Spit is March, April, May, September, October, November.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Willoughby Spit offers open ocean conditions (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Willoughby Spit?

From Norfolk north on 564 and 64. Just to the right before you will cross the bay.

Hazards at Willoughby Spit

Currents, Wave breaker.

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