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The Lighthouse / Hatteras kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Caroline du Nord
Overview
The Lighthouse is a soundside spot in Buxton, near the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States (210ft). The spot offers Pamlico Sound access with views of this historic landmark. The lighthouse was moved 2,900ft inland in 1999 to protect it from coastal erosion.
Spot forecast for The Lighthouse / Hatteras
Sunrise 07:12 · Sunset 18:20
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The Lighthouse / Hatteras: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
350h
in March · 30.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 28 rideable days a month on average, at 21 °C. It peaks in March, with 350 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 71% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 10 °C. The wettest month is March, with 338 mm.
Monthly averages: The Lighthouse / Hatteras
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0 | 287 h | 10 °C | 50 mm |
| February | 25.0 | 279 h | 13 °C | 69 mm |
| March | 30.5 | 350 h | 17 °C | 338 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 374 h | 21 °C | 45 mm |
| May | 29.0 | 324 h | 25 °C | 171 mm |
| June | 27.0 | 282 h | 29 °C | 20 mm |
| July | 24.0 | 284 h | 30 °C | 145 mm |
| August | 29.0 | 302 h | 28 °C | 181 mm |
| September | 26.5 | 307 h | 26 °C | 139 mm |
| October | 29.5 | 333 h | 22 °C | 77 mm |
| November | 28.0 | 275 h | 18 °C | 63 mm |
| December | 29.5 | 268 h | 13 °C | 184 mm |
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Technical details of The Lighthouse / Hatteras spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Shallow Pamlico Sound waters. Sandy bottom. Flat water. Classic Hatteras soundside conditions. Warm water in summer.
Hazards
Stingrays. Jellyfish in summer. Thunderstorms and lightning. National Seashore area — respect national park regulations. Lighthouse parking can be packed during tourist season.
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