About This Spot
Ocracoke Island / Campground Soundside, 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–SW winds, peaking from January to December, Ocracoke Island / Campground Soundside, 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
Huge shallow area with flat water. The windier the choppier it gets.
Wind & Conditions
NE · SW
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
Huge shallow area with flat water. The windier the choppier it gets.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍No information to the beach
Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island. Drive along the coast and you will see signs to the campground. Look on the soundside for the access road. Don't miss the last ferry back!
Location
Ocracoke Island / Campground Soundside, North Carolina (USA)
35.1303°N, -75.9259°E
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