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The Basin kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Caroline du Nord
Overview
The Basin is a unique soundside spot at the southern tip of Pleasure Island, near Fort Fisher. "The Basin" refers to a sheltered body of water formed between marshes, sandbars and the Cape Fear River. It's one of the best flat water spots in the Wilmington area. The water is shallow and relatively calm, offering good conditions for freestyle and learning. The spot is influenced by Cape Fear River tides. Close to Fort Fisher State Recreation Area.
Spot forecast for The Basin
Sunrise 07:21 · Sunset 18:31
Next tides
- High tide · 1.3 m
- Low tide · 0.5 m
- High tide · 1.4 m
- Low tide · 0.5 m
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The Basin: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
368h
in May · 30.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 29 rideable days a month on average, at 22 °C. It peaks in May, with 368 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 — 66% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 11 °C. The wettest month is August, with 282 mm.
Monthly averages: The Basin
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 284 h | 11 °C | 77 mm |
| February | 25.5 | 268 h | 15 °C | 40 mm |
| March | 30.0 | 360 h | 19 °C | 138 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 369 h | 22 °C | 104 mm |
| May | 30.5 | 368 h | 26 °C | 76 mm |
| June | 30.0 | 397 h | 30 °C | 95 mm |
| July | 29.0 | 373 h | 31 °C | 171 mm |
| August | 29.0 | 351 h | 29 °C | 282 mm |
| September | 28.5 | 328 h | 26 °C | 181 mm |
| October | 29.0 | 325 h | 22 °C | 81 mm |
| November | 26.5 | 276 h | 19 °C | 28 mm |
| December | 28.5 | 275 h | 13 °C | 37 mm |
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Technical details of The Basin 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 to slightly choppy water in a sheltered basin. Shallow depth, tide-influenced. Sandy bottom with muddy patches. The basin offers protection from ocean waves while receiving wind well. Conditions are good for freestyle and freeride. At low tide, some areas can become very shallow.
Hazards
Cape Fear River tidal currents — can be significant. Cape Fear River mouth proximity — don't drift toward the main channel (heavy maritime traffic: cargo ships, ferries). Stingrays. Jellyfish in summer. Muddy bottom in some areas. Alligators possible in upstream marsh areas (rare but possible). Afternoon thunderstorms possible in summer.
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