Hatteras – Salvo Day Use Area

United States · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Wingfoil

  • Best winds SW, NW
  • Level Beginner · Intermediate
  • Water Flat water
  • Best months May–Oct

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Hatteras – Salvo Day Use Area is a kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot in the United States. The Salvo Day Use Area is a public access point to Pamlico Sound with toilets, picnic tables and a large car park. You set up on the small sandy beach and then head into a lagoon with endless hip-deep flat water. The classic wind is the SW in summer, later in the season also NW. For beginners and intermediate riders; windsurfers also use the spot.

The spot works best with wind from SW, NW; the windiest period is May–Oct. The water is mostly flat. It suits beginners and intermediates.

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⚠︎ Hazards

Watch out for: Crowded in high summer, swimmers and picnickers. Private property far downwind – stay in the sound and walk back.

All information without guarantee. Please check locally whether kiting, windsurfing, winging or surfing is currently allowed here – protected areas, swimming zones and seasonal closures change. You go on the water at your own risk.

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Is Hatteras – Salvo Day Use Area suitable for beginners?

Yes. According to the spot info, Hatteras – Salvo Day Use Area suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate (water: Flat water).

Which wind works at Hatteras – Salvo Day Use Area?

Best with wind from SW, NW.

When is the best time for Hatteras – Salvo Day Use Area?

The best months are considered to be May–Oct.

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