About This Spot
Hatteras / Avon Oceanside, North Carolina (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in North Carolina (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE winds, peaking from January to December, Hatteras / Avon Oceanside, North Carolina (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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 November 70% wind. In December to February windy almost daily. In March to May frontals and winds from SW, NW and NE. Main directions: NE and SW.
When to Go
Season from March to November. Year-round possible if you ride on the warmer SW winds with warm water currents. Wetsuits needed beginning and end of the year, just shorts from late spring to early fall. Warm gulf-stream ocean currents keep air and water temperatures warm nearly year-round.
What to Expect
Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
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 November 70% wind. In December to February windy almost daily. In March to May frontals and winds from SW, NW and NE. Main directions: NE and SW.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
On Hatteras Island drive south until you get to Avon. Here find an access to the ocean.
Location
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