Outer Banks | Cape Hatteras

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Wicked waterways - Cape Hatteras

WHEN TO GO

Peak Season: June – September

Summer Air Temp: up to 35°C / 95°F

Spring Water Temp:  18°C / 65°F

Summer Water Temp: 29°C / 85°F

Fall Water Temp: 18°C / 65°F

Winter Water Temp: 10°C / 50°F

USEFUL CONTACTS


KITTY HAWK KITEBOARDING

www.wavesvillage.com
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RESORT REALTY
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OUTER BANKS KITING

www.outerbankskiting.com

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SUN REALTY
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REAL KITEBOARDING
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Kitesurfing Cape Hatteras

“Perfect for every style of kiteboarding, from waves on the ocean side to flat water on the sound side. This is the land of the downwinder with so many inlets to explore, so grab your mates and send it! Bring your whole quiver too because there’s everything from light wind to tropical storms and massive waves in the ocean. All in a day in Hatteras sometimes, too!”

Chris Bobryck, RRD pro rider

 

GOOD FOR:

Riding stacks of kite spots with everything from endless flat water to waves and hundreds of miles of downwinder terrain

 

THE LURE

You’re reading about the most popular kite spot on the east coast of the US, with hundreds of miles of beaches, regular winds and a wealth of accommodation options. The unique calling cards are the mile-upon-mile of flat water on one side of the narrow island chains and numerous wave spots just a short hop across on the Atlantic side. People come back every year for the huge expanse of downwinder terrain that never gets old as there are so many routes to choose.

On the west side of the island you’ll find shallow flat water riding areas that are waist-deep for seven miles out and up to 60 miles north and south in the Pamlico Sound. If you need to relaunch your kite or just take a rest then you can do so in the waist deep waters; there’s a reason why literally thousands of people have come here to learn. It’s probably one of the best spots for beginners on the planet and there’s also some solid wave riding just a short walk away on the east coast of the island. Almost unreal!

Over 70 consecutive miles of oceanside coastline and dozens of miles of clean sound-side launching / landing areas create an almost incalculable number of routes for downwinders, which are the fastest way to progress. Students of most schools are often coached from close quarters by an instructor following them on a jet-ski for ultra-quick progression.

Marsh areas and small islands in the sound provide a natural obstacle course for more experienced kiters and they also create ‘slick’ water conditions on their leeside that are completely flat and wave free. You’ll never have to fight off a crowd here due to the massive amount of open space to play with.

 

Just one section of wicked waterways that form some of the craziest downwinders we’ve ever done / Patrick Rebstock ripping the coast side / PHOTOS: Ryan Osmond / Real

 

Hadlow at the annual Wind Voyager Triple-S / Rocky Chatwell in front of Waves Village Resort / PHOTOS: Real / Kitty Hawk

 

Visit Cape Hatteras: Watermen's Retreat

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