North Carolina
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 12mph SW winds.
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 12mph SW winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Kite Point for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Kite Point, North Carolina. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 12mph from the SW.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 16mph out of the WSW.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SW swell at 5s with strong WSW wind at 17mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with 13mph NE winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on ENE swell at 6s with 21mph out of the NE. Swell fades as the day goes on, dropping to 1-2ft by PM.
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Kite Point is primarily a world-class kiteboarding and windsurfing destination on the Pamlico Sound side of Hatteras Island, between Avon and Buxton. The shallow, flat-water conditions (2-4 feet deep for hundreds of yards) make it ideal for kiting rather than surfing. Ocean-side surf nearby at Buxton and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse breaks offer far better wave-riding options.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Kite Point is 0-1ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is SW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Kite Point is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.7ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 1ft SW wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Kite Point is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 4.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Kite Point works best with a NE swell and SW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Kite Point. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Kite Point is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Kite Point is primarily a world-class kiteboarding and windsurfing destination on the Pamlico Sound side of Hatteras Island, between Avon and Buxton. The shallow, flat-water conditions (2-4 feet deep for hundreds of yards) make it ideal for kiting rather than surfing. Ocean-side surf nearby at Buxton and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse breaks offer far better wave-riding options.
The prime season at Kite Point is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Kite Point include shallow water, kiteboarders and windsurfers, strong winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Kite Point forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
