Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves. 19 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 11°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 13°C.
Plan your trip to Outer Banks – WavesEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 19 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 15 knots
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 11°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 13°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 7 rainy days
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves. 19 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 11°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 13°C.
How warm is the water at Outer Banks – Waves in December?
About 11°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Outer Banks – Waves in December?
About 19 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 15 knots.
How big are the waves at Outer Banks – Waves in December?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Outer Banks – Waves in December?
Around 13°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 7 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Jupiter – Florida (windy season), Varadero (9 windy days) & Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole (18 windy days).
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