Overview

Willoughby Spit is a kitesurfing spot on a natural sand spit extending into the Chesapeake Bay, in Norfolk. This unique geographical formation offers bay access from both sides of the sand spit, allowing riding regardless of wind direction. The north side faces the bay with good fetch, while the south side is more protected in Hampton Roads. It's one of the most versatile spots in the area thanks to this dual exposure.

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Sunrise 07:17 · Sunset 18:22

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

Next tides

High tide Tue 20 · 04:09 · 0.7 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 10:09 · 0.3 m
High tide Tue 20 · 16:39 · 0.8 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 22:53 · 0.3 m

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Willoughby Spit: 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

313h

in May · 30 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 20 °C. It peaks in May, with 313 hours of usable wind.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 77%13-20 knots · 22%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 77% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 8 °C. The wettest month is July, with 231 mm.

Monthly averages: Willoughby Spit

Monthly averages — Willoughby Spit — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	28.0	251 h	8 °C	53 mm
February	26.5	259 h	11 °C	75 mm
March	29.5	330 h	16 °C	143 mm
April	29.5	357 h	21 °C	33 mm
May	30.0	313 h	25 °C	158 mm
June	26.0	231 h	30 °C	104 mm
July	27.0	269 h	31 °C	231 mm
August	26.5	265 h	28 °C	107 mm
September	25.5	294 h	25 °C	191 mm
October	27.5	262 h	21 °C	27 mm
November	24.5	216 h	17 °C	52 mm
December	26.0	227 h	10 °C	82 mm

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Technical details of Willoughby Spit 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

Chesapeake Bay on both sides. North side: good fetch with chop in north wind. South side: more protected, flat water conditions. Brackish water with limited visibility. Shallow near the sand spit banks. Sandy bottom. Moderate tidal range.

Hazards

Intense military naval traffic — Norfolk Naval Station nearby (world's largest naval base). Aircraft carriers and warships frequent. Respect military security zones. Jellyfish in summer. Tidal currents. Strong currents at the Hampton Roads entrance.

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