North Carolina · United States
Hatteras / Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina (USA)
16.4kts
NNE · Windsaison
Hatteras Inlet dishes out 282 windy days yearly. NE-N wind is consistent, but inlet currents run hard and boat traffic is real.
- 16.4kts
- Durchschnittswind
- 283
- Windtage / Jahr
- 15:00–18:00
- Beste Windzeit
- NNE
- Hauptwindrichtung
Lage
- Nächste Flughäfen
- Airport - Pitt-Greenville, NC
- Koordinaten
- 35.1886, -75.7567
Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)
Jan
82%
fahrbar
19.9 kts
Feb
82%
fahrbar
19.8 kts
Mär
89%
fahrbar
19.8 kts
Apr
88%
fahrbar
18.4 kts
Mai
68%
fahrbar
17.1 kts
Jun
72%
fahrbar
16.3 kts
Jul
66%
fahrbar
17.6 kts
Aug
60%
fahrbar
17.9 kts
Sep
75%
fahrbar
18.7 kts
Okt
84%
fahrbar
18.9 kts
Nov
78%
fahrbar
18.5 kts
Dez
84%
fahrbar
19 kts
Beste Windrichtungen
- NNE
- SW
- SSW
- NE
- N
Wasserbedingungen
- Ocean
- Choppy
Beste Monate
Gefahren
- Strong currents and shoaling in Hatteras Inlet with unpredictable water movement
- Choppy ocean conditions with sudden chop and wind shifts along the exposed barrier island
- Shallow waters and sandbars requiring careful navigation to avoid grounding
- Heavy boat traffic and fishing activity in the inlet area
Was das für dich heißt
- Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
- Auf ankernde Boote und markierte Fahrrinnen achten
- Großen Abstand zu Fischernetzen und Leinen halten (50 m+)
- Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten
Ausstattung
- Local kiteboarding schools and rental shops catering to the active water sports community
- Restaurants, accommodations, and gas stations in Hatteras village
- Fishing charter services and marine facilities throughout the area
- Beach access points with parking available at multiple locations
Lokale Tipps
Hatteras Inlet experiences exceptional wind consistency with 282+ windy days yearly, making it a premier East Coast destination for progression. Check tide conditions and inlet current forecasts before heading out, as conditions can shift rapidly.
Einstieg & Strand
Launch from the more protected sound-side areas during strong ocean chop, or use designated beach launches on the ocean side when conditions allow. Wind from the NE to N directions typically produces cleaner conditions for launching.
Lokale Regeln
Respect fishing activity and boat traffic, especially in the inlet channel; stay clear of commercial fishing operations and maintain awareness of other water users. Local riders appreciate courtesy and following established launch zone protocols.
Was anziehen
A 3/2mm wetsuit works year-round with a hood in winter months (Nov-Mar) when water temps drop to 50-55°F; summer (Jun-Aug) allows 2mm or spring suits. Water temperatures range from 55°F in winter to 78°F in peak summer.
Was einpacken
Kite-Größen
- 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
- 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn
- 8–10 mstarke Tage, 20–28 kn
Boards
- Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
Was anziehen (nach Klima)
- Im Wasser
- 3/2-mm-Neoprenanzug.
- An Land
- Hoody und Jacke; abends lange Hose.
Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (gemäßigte Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.
Vorfahrt & Verhalten
- 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
- 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
- 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
- 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
- 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.
Spot-Guide
The Experience
Hatteras Inlet is a working waterway. Fishing charters, commercial boats, and shifting sandbars define the place as much as wind does. Launch from Pamlico Sound when ocean chop is heavy, or use ocean-side breaks when NE-N winds line up clean. Those northern quadrant winds are what you're after.
Wind & Conditions
16.4-knot average, consistent year-round. Spring and fall (March, April, October, November) are classic, but the wind stays plugged in through summer and winter too. NE to N is clean; anything SW or SSW gets choppy fast against Atlantic swell.
Wind shifts without warning. One hour clean, next hour shifted. Tidal current through the inlet is strong and stacks chop on top of open ocean conditions. Check inlet forecasts alongside wind speed.
The Water
Shallow and dynamic. Sandbars shift seasonally; bottom topography is unpredictable. Inlet current pulls hard. Grounding happens. Getting pulled toward boat traffic isn't hypothetical.
Sound side = protected, flat water for lighter conditions. Ocean side = better wind angle and cleaner windows when everything aligns, but you're dealing with chop and current.
Who It's For
Intermediate riders comfortable in variable wind, shallow water, and boat traffic. You need to read conditions fast and respect the inlet's power. This is a working waterway on an exposed barrier island, not a protected lagoon.
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