North Carolina · United States
Hatteras / Planet of the Apes, North Carolina (USA)
16.3kts
NNE · Windsaison
Hatteras sound-side flats stay glassy and forgiving—278 windy days a year make it the rare Outer Banks spot where beginners actually progress.
- 16.3kts
- Durchschnittswind
- 279
- Windtage / Jahr
- 15:00–18:00
- Beste Windzeit
- NNE
- Hauptwindrichtung
Lage
- Nächste Flughäfen
- Airport - Pitt-Greenville, NC
- Koordinaten
- 35.4857, -75.4825
Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)
Jan
82%
fahrbar
20.1 kts
Feb
81%
fahrbar
19.8 kts
Mär
85%
fahrbar
20 kts
Apr
87%
fahrbar
18.5 kts
Mai
71%
fahrbar
16.7 kts
Jun
58%
fahrbar
16.8 kts
Jul
66%
fahrbar
17.9 kts
Aug
63%
fahrbar
17.7 kts
Sep
72%
fahrbar
18.6 kts
Okt
79%
fahrbar
19.2 kts
Nov
80%
fahrbar
18.4 kts
Dez
90%
fahrbar
18.7 kts
Beste Windrichtungen
- NNE
- SW
- SSW
- N
- NE
Wasserbedingungen
- Ocean
- Flat Water
Beste Monate
Gefahren
- Strong currents and tidal flows common in Hatteras inlet waters
- Shallow sandbars that shift seasonally, creating hazardous chop
- Occasional jellyfish and stingrays in warm months
- Boat traffic from nearby fishing and ferry operations
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
- Quallen möglich — langärmliger Rashguard oder Neopren
Ausstattung
- Kite schools and rental shops in Hatteras village
- Restaurants, accommodations, and general stores nearby
- Parking areas close to launch points
- Restrooms and freshwater showers at beach access areas
Lokale Tipps
Plan visits during the windy season (Sep-May) when conditions are most consistent; summer months can be lighter but still rideable. Check tide tables as conditions change significantly between high and low tide on the flats.
Einstieg & Strand
Launch from the protected sound-side flats with NNE or SW winds for smooth water and easy entry. The flat water makes this ideal for beginners learning body drags and water starts without heavy chop.
Lokale Regeln
Respect local fishing activity and stay clear of designated fishing zones. Maintain friendly communication with other kiters on the flat water and avoid launching during peak ferry traffic times.
Was anziehen
Wear a 3/2mm wetsuit September-May when water temps drop to 50-60°F; switch to a 2mm or spring suit for summer months. Year-round sun protection is essential due to extended daily wind hours.
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
You're in protected sound-side shallows. Water is flat. No reef, no surprise shore break, just sand and consistent wind. Planet of the Apes (the local name) is the exception to the Outer Banks' reputation for chop and chaos.
Wind & Conditions
September through May. NNE and SW winds average 16 knots with roughly 280 windy days annually. Winter (Dec–Feb) is most reliable; summer is lighter and inconsistent.
Tide matters here. High and low completely reshape the flats—water depth and chop change dramatically. Check tide tables before launching or you'll be stranded in knee-deep water.
The Water
It's a lagoon, not open ocean. Shallow sandbars migrate seasonally. Hatteras Inlet funnels serious tidal flow through, so currents are real. Summer brings jellyfish and stingers. Fishing boats and ferry traffic are constant—stay aware but not worried.
Who It's For
Beginners. If you're drilling water starts and body drags, launch here. Flat water means you practice technique instead of just surviving. Intermediate riders come for winter flatwater freestyle when swells are messy elsewhere. You'll outgrow it fast once you're solid.
Logistics
Hatteras village has kite schools, rentals, food, and lodging minutes from launch. Parking is close. Freshwater showers and restrooms on-site. The fishing culture is working heritage here—respect it.
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