Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves?
May is a good month for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves (best: January–April, November–December). 16 windy days, waves 1.2 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°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: 16 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 28 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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Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves?
May is a good month for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves (best: January–April, November–December). 16 windy days, waves 1.2 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Outer Banks – Waves in May?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Outer Banks – Waves in May?
About 16 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
How big are the waves at Outer Banks – Waves in May?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Outer Banks – Waves in May?
Around 21°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole (18 windy days), Varadero (8 windy days) & Jupiter – Florida (calm).
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