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

March is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves. 21 windy days, waves 1.5 m, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 15°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Wind: 21 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 15 knots
  • Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
  • Air: 15°C by day, 10°C at night
  • Weather: 26 sunny days, 8 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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Other spots for kitesurfing in March

Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.

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Questions

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

March is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves. 21 windy days, waves 1.5 m, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 15°C.

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

About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.

How windy is Outer Banks – Waves in March?

About 21 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 March?

About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).

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

Around 15°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 8 rainy days.

Where else can I go kitesurfing in March?

Within 1,500 km: Jupiter – Florida (windy season), Varadero (12 windy days) & Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole (21 windy days).

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