Is February a good time for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves?

February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves. 19 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 8°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 11°C.

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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: 8°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
  • Air: 11°C by day, 7°C at night
  • Weather: 21 sunny days, 10 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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Questions

Is February a good time for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves?

February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves. 19 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 8°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 11°C.

How warm is the water at Outer Banks – Waves in February?

About 8°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.

How windy is Outer Banks – Waves in February?

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 February?

About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Outer Banks – Waves in February?

Around 11°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 21 sunny and 10 rainy days.

Where else can I go kitesurfing in February?

Within 1,500 km: Jupiter – Florida (windy season), Varadero (11 windy days) & Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole (19 windy days).

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