North Carolina · United States
Hatteras / Third Turnout, North Carolina (USA)
16.4kts
SW · Windsaison
Hatteras Third Turnout delivers consistent wind and forgiving flat water—ideal for building skills. Shifting sandbars and inlet gusts demand respect and local knowledge.
- 16.4kts
- Durchschnittswind
- 280
- Windtage / Jahr
- 15:00–18:00
- Beste Windzeit
- SW
- Hauptwindrichtung
Lage
- Nächste Flughäfen
- Airport - Pitt-Greenville, NC
- Koordinaten
- 35.3932, -75.4952
Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)
Jan
84%
fahrbar
20.1 kts
Feb
81%
fahrbar
20 kts
Mär
87%
fahrbar
20.1 kts
Apr
90%
fahrbar
18.4 kts
Mai
69%
fahrbar
17 kts
Jun
63%
fahrbar
16.6 kts
Jul
66%
fahrbar
17.9 kts
Aug
60%
fahrbar
18.1 kts
Sep
72%
fahrbar
18.8 kts
Okt
81%
fahrbar
19.1 kts
Nov
80%
fahrbar
18.5 kts
Dez
87%
fahrbar
19.1 kts
Beste Windrichtungen
- SW
- NNE
- N
- SSW
- NE
Wasserbedingungen
- Ocean
- Flat Water
Beste Monate
Gefahren
- Strong currents and shifting sandbars common to Hatteras Island requiring constant awareness
- Shallow water and sudden depth changes can trap boards and create hazardous conditions
- Occasional boat traffic in this popular fishing area demands vigilance
- Gusty wind conditions near the inlet can create unpredictable lulls and spikes
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
- Beach access with nearby parking at Third Turnout
- Local shops and rental facilities in Buxton and Avon villages
- Restaurants and accommodations throughout Hatteras Island
- Gas stations and grocery stores within short drive
Lokale Tipps
Check tide schedules as shallow areas shift dramatically; low tide offers the shallowest, most beginner-friendly conditions. Winter months offer the most reliable and consistent wind with 280 windy days annually making this a premier year-round destination.
Einstieg & Strand
Third Turnout offers protected flat-water launches ideal for beginners, with easy beach access. NE and N winds provide the most consistent conditions, while SW winds can create choppy conditions requiring careful launch timing.
Lokale Regeln
Respect the strong local fishing community and share the water respectfully; stay clear of marked fishing areas and launch zones. Keep a safe distance from other riders in this growing kite spot.
Was anziehen
Winter months (Dec-Feb) require 4/3mm wetsuits for the cold Atlantic water; summer months allow 2/2mm or spring suits. The region experiences variable temperatures, so layer appropriately based on season.
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
Third Turnout is a working beach. Park, walk, launch. No frills. The sandbar peninsula gives you flat water and a shallow sand bottom that doesn't punish mistakes—board goes down, you're standing in waist-deep water. That margin is why beginners come here.
Wind here is relentless but moody. NE and N winds are clean and organized. SW wind gets choppy fast and unpredictable. The inlet nearby creates sudden gusts and lulls that'll catch you off-guard if you're not paying attention. This isn't buttery-smooth—it's Hatteras.
Wind & Water
Winter (December–March) is the core season. 280 windy days annually means you can actually count on wind. Plan around it.
Low tide is beginner heaven: waist-deep for long stretches. High tide tightens the playable zone. Sandbars here shift with storms and seasons—check local intel before you go. Buxton and Avon shops know what's moved. Listen to them.
Currents are strong and tidal. They'll push you down the beach if you drift sideways without intention. Watch for it. Fishing boat traffic is light but real—eyes up.
Who This Is For
Beginners needing flat water and sand bottom to learn on. Intermediate kiters chasing volume and consistency. Hatteras Island has solid amenities—rentals, food, lodging—but it's working-class Outer Banks. Not a resort. A place where fishermen live and kiters increasingly show up because the wind shows up.
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