Kitesurfing in North Carolina

2 kitesurfing spots in North Carolina, United States. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for kitesurfing.

Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

Best time for kitesurfing in North Carolina: May, July, September. Then about 15 windy days a month and water around 25°C (no wetsuit).
Top picks: Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole & Outer Banks – Waves.
For beginners: Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole & Outer Banks – Waves.

Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.

Month	Windy days	Water	Wetsuit	Air
JanuaryJan	20	11°C	5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves	12°C
FebruaryFeb	19	9°C	6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves	12°C
MarchMar	21	14°C	5/4 wetsuit and boots	15°C
AprilApr	19	18°C	4/3 wetsuit	18°C
MayMay	17	21°C	3/2 wetsuit	21°C
JuneJun	12	25°C	no wetsuit	25°C
JulyJul	15	28°C	no wetsuit	28°C
AugustAug	10	27°C	no wetsuit	27°C
SeptemberSep	14	25°C	no wetsuit	25°C
OctoberOct	16	21°C	3/2 wetsuit	21°C
NovemberNov	19	17°C	4/3 wetsuit	18°C
DecemberDec	19	13°C	5/4 wetsuit and boots	14°C

Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.

Best time for kitesurfing in North Carolina: May, July, September. Then about 15 windy days a month and water around 25°C (no wetsuit).

It depends on the month: about 28°C water in July (no wetsuit) and about 9°C in February (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).

Yes, these spots suit beginners: Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole & Outer Banks – Waves.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN), 142 km from Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole.