About This Spot
Hatteras / Frisco Woods Campground, 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 Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE winds, peaking from January to December, Hatteras / Frisco Woods Campground, 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. Not good in SW winds though. Works in: W, NW, N, NE.
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
Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area. Look out for a wooden construction in the water.
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. Not good in SW winds though. Works in: W, NW, N, NE.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area. Look out for a wooden construction in the water.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Easiest is a rental car. Follow the signs to the Outer Banks from Norfolk (route 168S and then 158S). Then take route 12 south all the way down and pass Buxton and get to Frisco. In Frisco look for the campground. Park at the water line.
Location
Hatteras / Frisco Woods Campground, North Carolina (USA)
35.2399°N, -75.6246°E
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