North Carolina
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Kite Point for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Kite Point, North Carolina. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with 8mph from the ESE.
Fri, Jun 26: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate WSW wind around 8mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with strong SW wind at 22mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 1-2ft and poor - fair conditions.
Kite Point is primarily a world-class kiteboarding and windsurfing destination on the Pamlico Sound side of Hatteras Island, between Avon and Buxton. The shallow, flat-water conditions (2-4 feet deep for hundreds of yards) make it ideal for kiting rather than surfing. Ocean-side surf nearby at Buxton and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse breaks offer far better wave-riding options.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Kite Point is 0-1ft with a 6.4s swell period. Wind is E at 8mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Kite Point is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.6ft SSE primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft NE secondary swell at 5s, a 1ft ENE wind swell swell at 3s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Kite Point is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Kite Point works best with a NE swell and SW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Kite Point. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Kite Point is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Kite Point is primarily a world-class kiteboarding and windsurfing destination on the Pamlico Sound side of Hatteras Island, between Avon and Buxton. The shallow, flat-water conditions (2-4 feet deep for hundreds of yards) make it ideal for kiting rather than surfing. Ocean-side surf nearby at Buxton and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse breaks offer far better wave-riding options.
The prime season at Kite Point is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Kite Point include shallow water, kiteboarders and windsurfers, strong winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Kite Point forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
