About This Spot
Hatteras / Oregon Inlet-South Side, 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 and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from January to December, Hatteras / Oregon Inlet-South Side, 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. Works in: NE, N.
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. SHallow areas with flat to choppy water. Watch out for current with going tide.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · 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. Works in: NE, N.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell. SHallow areas with flat to choppy water. Watch out for current with going tide.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long 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. Drive over the Oregon Inlet bridge and turn left and drive to the north tip and park. Then walk for quiet a bit northeast through the dunes.
Location
Hatteras / Oregon Inlet-South Side, North Carolina (USA)
35.7717°N, -75.5240°E
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