Overview

Ramp 25 is a National Park Service beach access ramp on Hatteras Island, between Salvo and Avon. This 4WD ramp provides access to a wild section of ocean beach within Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The area is isolated and offers wide open space for wave kiting. It's a spot favored by riders seeking solitude and space. An Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) permit is required for vehicle access.

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Spot forecast for Ramp 25

Sunrise 07:12 · 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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Swell and waves

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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 2.1 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 00:29 · 0.1 m High tide 06:38 · 0.2 m Low tide 15:14 · 0.1 m High tide 18:51 · 0.2 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 01:32 · 0.1 m High tide 07:30 · 0.2 m Low tide 15:57 · 0.1 m High tide 19:34 · 0.2 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 02:21 · 0.1 m High tide 08:17 · 0.2 m Low tide 16:24 · 0.1 m High tide 20:18 · 0.2 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 03:01 · 0.1 m High tide 09:03 · 0.2 m Low tide 15:58 · 0.1 m High tide 21:06 · 0.2 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 03:41 · 0.1 m High tide 09:49 · 0.2 m Low tide 16:30 · 0.1 m High tide 21:59 · 0.2 m

Ramp 25: 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

278h

in August · 26 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are August, September and October, at 26 rideable days and 23 °C. The low point is January, at 9 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 50%13-20 knots · 39%21-30 knots · 11%31+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 50% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is August, with 316 mm.

Monthly averages: Ramp 25

Monthly averages — Ramp 25 — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	9.0	77 h	9 °C	48 mm
February	21.5	180 h	10 °C	70 mm
March	22.5	219 h	13 °C	160 mm
April	16.0	175 h	16 °C	23 mm
May	21.5	224 h	20 °C	120 mm
June	19.5	166 h	25 °C	76 mm
July	21.5	193 h	27 °C	137 mm
August	26.0	278 h	26 °C	316 mm
September	25.5	309 h	23 °C	53 mm
October	25.0	244 h	20 °C	63 mm
November	13.5	125 h	17 °C	54 mm
December	14.0	125 h	12 °C	152 mm

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Technical details of Ramp 25 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 are in side-shore NE to SE winds. Very uncrowded beach section with plenty of riding space. Waves can be excellent for strapless kiting.

Hazards

4WD access only — ORV permit required. Rip currents possible. Shore break can be violent. Stingrays in shallow water. Jellyfish in summer. Very isolated beach — ride with a buddy and inform someone of your session. Afternoon thunderstorms with lightning possible in summer.

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