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

September is a fair month for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves; the best time is January–April, November–December. 14 windy days, waves 1.3 m, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 25°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Wind: 14 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots
  • Waves: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 25°C, no wetsuit
  • Air: 25°C by day, 23°C at night
  • Weather: 26 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 September a good time for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves?

September is a fair month for kitesurfing at Outer Banks – Waves; the best time is January–April, November–December. 14 windy days, waves 1.3 m, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 25°C.

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

About 25°C: no wetsuit.

How windy is Outer Banks – Waves in September?

About 14 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 September?

About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).

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

Around 25°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 10 rainy days.

Where else can I go kitesurfing in September?

Within 1,500 km: Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole (15 windy days), Jupiter – Florida (calm) & Varadero (2 windy days).

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