Kite Point Surf Forecast, North Carolina
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Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
12mph
SSW / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sESE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 14sE
Wind Swell
3.6ft @ 5sS
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorPretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 11mph from the SSW.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s ESE|9-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorPatience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at fair.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|5-7mph SSW
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair
8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Kite Point Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall
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.
Shallow waterKiteboarders and windsurfersStrong winds
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Kite Point Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Kite Point?
The current wave height at Kite Point is 1-2ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is SSW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Kite Point surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Kite Point?
The current breaking wave height at Kite Point is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft E secondary swell at 14s, a 3.6ft S wind swell swell at 5s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Kite Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Kite Point is Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.