North Carolina, United States
Ramp 38 at Avon on the Pamlico Sound side of Hatteras Island. Flat, shallow water ideal for beginners and freestyle. SW winds (200-250°, 15-25 kn) from spring through fall. Protected from Atlantic swell. Very popular OBX launch ramp with good parking.
Avon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dare County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 832.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Avon Ramp 38 · Pamlico Sound.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Avon Ramp 38 · Pamlico Sound, North Carolina, United States, United States
Lat: 35.3588, Lon: -75.5219
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Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Avon Ramp 38 · Pamlico Sound — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
Ramp 38 at Avon on the Pamlico Sound side of Hatteras Island. Flat, shallow w... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Avon Ramp 38 · Pamlico Sound depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Safety at Avon Ramp 38 · Pamlico Sound depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Avon Ramp 38 · Pamlico Sound is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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