Overview

Assateague OSV (Over-Sand Vehicle) is a kitesurfing spot on the southern part of Assateague Island's ocean side, accessible only by off-road vehicle on the sand. This wild and isolated section of the barrier island offers miles of pristine beach facing the Atlantic. OSV access requires a special permit and 4WD vehicle. The total isolation offers a unique kite experience in the wilderness, surrounded by Assateague's wild horses. A spot for self-sufficient riders seeking adventure.

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Spot forecast for Assateague OSV

Sunrise 07:14 · Sunset 18:16

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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 km from the spot.

Monday 19 October High tide 02:02 · 1 m Low tide 08:09 · 0.5 m High tide 14:31 · 1.2 m Low tide 20:50 · 0.5 m
Tuesday 20 October High tide 02:59 · 1.1 m Low tide 09:04 · 0.4 m High tide 15:25 · 1.2 m Low tide 21:40 · 0.4 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 03:52 · 1.1 m Low tide 09:58 · 0.4 m High tide 16:15 · 1.2 m Low tide 22:28 · 0.4 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 04:40 · 1.2 m Low tide 10:52 · 0.4 m High tide 17:03 · 1.3 m Low tide 23:15 · 0.3 m
Friday 23 October High tide 05:27 · 1.3 m Low tide 11:43 · 0.3 m High tide 17:50 · 1.3 m

Assateague OSV: 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

297h

in July · 28.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 26 rideable days a month and 297 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is January, at 14 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 59%13-20 knots · 36%21-30 knots · 5%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 59% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is July, with 188 mm.

Monthly averages: Assateague OSV

Monthly averages — Assateague OSV — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	14.0	102 h	4 °C	92 mm
February	21.5	159 h	5 °C	68 mm
March	23.0	209 h	9 °C	161 mm
April	24.5	248 h	13 °C	46 mm
May	26.0	274 h	17 °C	65 mm
June	28.0	298 h	22 °C	17 mm
July	28.5	297 h	24 °C	188 mm
August	26.5	262 h	22 °C	134 mm
September	28.0	322 h	21 °C	33 mm
October	20.0	169 h	19 °C	27 mm
November	15.0	106 h	13 °C	26 mm
December	17.0	128 h	7 °C	73 mm

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Technical details of Assateague OSV spot

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

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Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Atlantic Ocean with waves and swell. Full ocean conditions — waves, currents, swell. Wild beach with sandy bottom. Sandbars at low tide. Cool water except in summer. Wetsuit needed most of the year. Surf conditions in northeast swell.

Hazards

Total isolation — no rescue nearby. Requires 4WD vehicle and OSV permit. Risk of vehicle getting stuck in sand. Strong longshore currents. Sharks and jellyfish. Wild horses — do not approach. Fierce mosquitoes in summer. Nor'easters with extreme conditions. Riding with a partner absolutely mandatory.

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