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Chicamacomico House / Hatteras kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Caroline du Nord
Overview
Chicamacomico House is a soundside spot in the historic Chicamacomico area of Hatteras Island, between Rodanthe and Avon. The name refers to the famous Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, the most well-known lifesaving station in the Outer Banks. The spot provides access to Pamlico Sound with classic flat and shallow water conditions. The area is rich in maritime history and offers a unique setting for riding. Intermediate spot as the area can be more exposed and the bottom features oyster patches.
Spot forecast for Chicamacomico House / Hatteras
Sunrise 07:12 · Sunset 18:20
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Chicamacomico House / 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…)
392h
in March · 31 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 29 rideable days a month on average, at 19 °C. It peaks in March, with 392 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 — 48% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is August, with 346 mm.
Monthly averages: Chicamacomico House / Hatteras
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5 | 322 h | 9 °C | 62 mm |
| February | 27.5 | 317 h | 10 °C | 61 mm |
| March | 31.0 | 392 h | 14 °C | 230 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 398 h | 16 °C | 76 mm |
| May | 29.5 | 391 h | 21 °C | 116 mm |
| June | 28.5 | 364 h | 25 °C | 59 mm |
| July | 30.0 | 389 h | 28 °C | 196 mm |
| August | 30.5 | 371 h | 26 °C | 346 mm |
| September | 27.0 | 343 h | 24 °C | 65 mm |
| October | 30.5 | 364 h | 20 °C | 83 mm |
| November | 28.5 | 306 h | 17 °C | 61 mm |
| December | 30.5 | 312 h | 12 °C | 150 mm |
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Technical details of Chicamacomico House / 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
Flat water on Pamlico Sound. Shallow depth over a large area. Sandy bottom with seagrass and oyster shell zones. The spot is fairly open on the sound, offering plenty of space. Good conditions for freeride and freestyle in all wind directions.
Hazards
Sharp oyster shells — water shoes recommended. Stingrays present. Sea nettles (jellyfish) in summer. Violent afternoon thunderstorms possible in summer with lightning. In strong NE wind, water level can drop significantly.
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