Overview

Mile 31 is an oceanside spot in the northern section of Hatteras Island, between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe. The name refers to the mileage marker on NC Highway 12. The beach is completely wild, part of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge — one of the most isolated sections of the Outer Banks. No development, no houses — just ocean and dunes. Access via Route 12 then on foot. Excellent for wave kiting in a totally pristine setting.

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Spot forecast for Mile 31 / Hatteras

Sunrise 07:13 · 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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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.3 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 04:11 · 0.9 m Low tide 08:40 · 0.5 m High tide 15:51 · 1.1 m Low tide 22:47 · 0.4 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 04:51 · 1 m Low tide 10:37 · 0.5 m High tide 16:33 · 1.1 m Low tide 23:19 · 0.4 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 05:18 · 1.1 m Low tide 11:28 · 0.4 m High tide 17:10 · 1.1 m Low tide 23:31 · 0.3 m
Friday 23 October High tide 05:42 · 1.2 m Low tide 12:10 · 0.3 m High tide 17:51 · 1.1 m Low tide 23:52 · 0.3 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 06:17 · 1.3 m Low tide 12:52 · 0.3 m High tide 18:35 · 1.1 m

Mile 31 / 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…)

Season · peak

293h

in September · 27 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are September, August and October, at 25 rideable days and 25 °C. The low point is January, at 8.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 62%13-20 knots · 34%21-30 knots · 4%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 62% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is August, with 201 mm.

Monthly averages: Mile 31 / Hatteras

Monthly averages — Mile 31 / 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	8.5	68 h	9 °C	42 mm
February	20.0	159 h	11 °C	42 mm
March	21.5	193 h	16 °C	192 mm
April	18.5	173 h	20 °C	33 mm
May	22.0	199 h	24 °C	107 mm
June	21.0	153 h	29 °C	87 mm
July	19.0	168 h	30 °C	151 mm
August	25.0	252 h	28 °C	201 mm
September	27.0	293 h	26 °C	73 mm
October	23.5	230 h	21 °C	48 mm
November	12.5	120 h	17 °C	49 mm
December	13.5	108 h	11 °C	86 mm

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Technical details of Mile 31 / Hatteras spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S.

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Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Atlantic ocean waves. Variable shore break depending on swell. Sandy bottom with shifting sandbars. Best conditions in NE to SE side-shore winds. Extremely isolated and wild beach — you may be the only rider for miles. Spectacular downwinder possibilities.

Hazards

Very isolated beach — in case of trouble, rescue takes a long time to arrive. Always ride with a buddy. Rip currents possible. Shore break can be powerful. Stingrays. Jellyfish in summer. Wildlife refuge area — respect wildlife. No reliable cell coverage in this area. Afternoon thunderstorms possible in summer.

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