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Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Spots in North Carolina (USA)

64 published launches, from trip-defining headliners to quiet local sessions. Use this country page to scan the full spot spread, shortlist the best picks, and jump into school discovery fast.

Spot count

64

spots in North Carolina (USA)

Mapped launches

64

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Beginner-ready

33

spots tagged for progression

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Best spots

Top launches in North Carolina (USA)

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North Carolina (USA)

Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best is SW, very steady and warm. If the wind turns more easterly, you can ride on the ocean. In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at ...

Wind

S · SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Bodie Island / Windmill, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Butter smooth Southwest and Northwest winds. Some of the best winds on the Outer Banks. The unique micro weather of the site often produces wind where it mig...

Wind

SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Cape Lookout, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Any wind direction is possible and ridable.

Wind

N · NE · E · SE · S · SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Cedar Island Beach, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

This area probably is best during the spring and fall when the wind will probably have some North in it. In the summer the predominate direction will be from...

Wind

N · NE · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Emerald Isle, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Southwest is the prevailing wind but access is available to all directions almost.

Wind

NE · E · SE · S · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Access 48, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

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All spots in North Carolina (USA)

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North Carolina (USA)

Bodie Island / Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best is SW, very steady and warm. If the wind turns more easterly, you can ride on the ocean. In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at ...

Wind

S · SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Bodie Island / Nags Head, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Bodie Island / Nags Head, North Carolina (USA) is a wind-sports spot in North Carolina (USA) with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Bodie Island / Windmill, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Butter smooth Southwest and Northwest winds. Some of the best winds on the Outer Banks. The unique micro weather of the site often produces wind where it mig...

Wind

SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Cape Lookout, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Any wind direction is possible and ridable.

Wind

N · NE · E · SE · S · SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Cedar Island Beach, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

This area probably is best during the spring and fall when the wind will probably have some North in it. In the summer the predominate direction will be from...

Wind

N · NE · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Emerald Isle / Salter Path, North Carolina (USA)

WindsurfingBeginner

Have done windsurfing here on every month of the year. Usually, this is a low wind spot.

Wind

E · SE · W · NW · N

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Emerald Isle, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Southwest is the prevailing wind but access is available to all directions almost.

Wind

NE · E · SE · S · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Access 48, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Access 59, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Airport, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Askins Creek, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Hatteras / Askins Creek, North Carolina (USA) is a wind-sports spot in North Carolina (USA) with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

N · NE · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Avon Oceanside, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Barton's, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Buxton Motels, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

N · NE · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Buxton Slick, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

N · NE · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Cape Point, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Chicamacomico House, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Ferry Docks, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / First Turnout, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Frisco Pier, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Frisco Soundside Turnout, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Frisco Woods Campground, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Hatteras Inlet Soundside, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Works in: W, NW, N, NE. In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not co...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Joe P. Beach, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Kite Point, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Mile 31, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / New Inlet, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingWindsurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Oregon Inlet-South Side, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Park Drive, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best is SW, very steady and warm. If the wind turns more easterly, you can ride on the ocean. In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at ...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Planet of the Apes, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best is SW, very steady and warm. If the wind turns more easterly, you can ride on the ocean. In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at ...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Ramp 23, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Ramp 27, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Best winds in spring and fall. Main directions: NE and SW. Works in: SSW, S, SE, NE, N.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Ramp 30, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Ramp 34, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Ramp 38, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

N · NE · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Ranger Station, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Real, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Rodanthe Oceanside, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Rodanthe Soundside, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / S-Turns, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

N · NE · SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / SDA, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

The winds are gustier here. Good for downwinders to The Slick. To get to The Slick you need SW or W winds. SW is the predominant direction anyway. The beach ...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Second Turnout, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / South Beach, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / The Bath House, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / The Lighthouse, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Only good in NE winds. In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not con...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / The Slick, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

SW works best, then the wind comes over the small island. Works also in W, NW and N. In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and l...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Third Turnout, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best is SW, very steady and warm. If the wind turns more easterly, you can ride on the ocean. In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at ...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Vermont Hole, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best is SW, very steady and warm. If the wind turns more easterly, you can ride on the ocean. In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at ...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Waves Oceanside, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Hatteras / Waves Soundside, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

The shore line is full of small wooden bridges for boats.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Ocracoke Island / Airstrip, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Ocracoke Island / Campground Oceanside, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Ocracoke Island / Campground Soundside, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Ocracoke Island / Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Ocracoke Island / North Harbour, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Ocracoke Island / Oceanside, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Ocracoke Island / Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Ocracoke Island / Soundside, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

The Basin, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best in SW wind. SW is the magic wind direction. Any forecast from the SW is a sure thing for wind. Wind funnels past Cape Fear and up the river creating hig...

Wind

S · SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Topsail Island / Surf City, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Topsail Island / Surf City, North Carolina (USA) is a wind-sports spot in North Carolina (USA) with its most reliable conditions around june - september.

Wind

S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Topsail Island / Topsail Beach, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Topsail Island / Topsail Beach, North Carolina (USA) is a wind-sports spot in North Carolina (USA) with its most reliable conditions around june - september.

Wind

S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

North Carolina (USA)

Wrightsville Beach South End, North Carolina (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Southeast winds produce sideonshore riding, with East winds producing more onshore. From winter to spring the winds generally shift from Northeast to Southea...

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

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