Overview

S-Turns is a soundside spot in the northern part of Hatteras Island, named after the characteristic S-curves of NC Highway 12 in this section. The road winds between the dunes and Pamlico Sound, and several access points lead to the water. The spot offers classic Pamlico Sound conditions — flat and shallow water. It's an intermediate spot as access can be more complicated and the area is isolated, within Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.

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Sunrise 07:12 · Sunset 18:20

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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S-Turns / Hatteras: when to go?

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Season · peak

390h

in March · 31 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 30 rideable days a month on average, at 18 °C. It peaks in March, with 390 hours of usable wind.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 47%13-20 knots · 43%21-30 knots · 10%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 47% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is March, with 209 mm.

Monthly averages: S-Turns / Hatteras

Monthly averages — S-Turns / Hatteras — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	29.5	319 h	9 °C	52 mm
February	27.5	313 h	9 °C	53 mm
March	31.0	390 h	13 °C	209 mm
April	30.0	394 h	16 °C	54 mm
May	30.0	396 h	20 °C	112 mm
June	29.5	371 h	25 °C	57 mm
July	28.5	373 h	27 °C	80 mm
August	30.0	366 h	26 °C	206 mm
September	28.0	347 h	23 °C	51 mm
October	30.5	365 h	20 °C	76 mm
November	29.0	313 h	17 °C	73 mm
December	30.0	309 h	11 °C	85 mm

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Technical details of S-Turns / Hatteras spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Flat water on Pamlico Sound. Shallow depth. Sandy bottom with seagrass. The spot is open and offers plenty of space on the sound. Consistent and predictable conditions. Very uncrowded area offering a wild riding experience.

Hazards

Proximity to NC Highway 12 with S-curves — watch for traffic, reduced visibility for drivers. Stingrays present. Jellyfish in summer. Oyster shells — water shoes recommended. Isolated area within Pea Island NWR — ride with a buddy. Afternoon thunderstorms possible in summer. Route 12 is regularly flooded in this section during storms.

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