Continent |
North America |
Country |
North Carolina (USA) |
Next Big City |
Norfolk |
Next Town |
Salvo |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Nice waves up to 6m high, depending on wind direction and swell.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
Cars, Other |
Beach Users: |
None |
Sandy beach. Look out for cars and anglers.
Weather
|
Spring:
|
Shorty, Normal |
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Summer:
|
Shorts |
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Fall:
|
Shorty, Normal |
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Winter:
|
Normal |
Season from March to November. Year-round possible if you ride on the warmer SW winds with warm water currents. Wetsuits needed beginning and end of the year, just shorts from late spring to early fall. Warm gulf-stream ocean currents keep air and water temperatures warm nearly year-round.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, June, July, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
NE |
Main Direction: |
NE, SW |
Best winds in spring and fall. Main directions: NE and SW. Works in: SSW, S, SE, NE, N.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
No walk |
Easiest is a rental car. Follow the signs to the Outer Banks from Norfolk (route 168S and then 158S). Then take route 12 south all the way down and pass Salvo until you reach Ramp 27. 4-wheel drive ramp with easy walkover access for 2-wheel drive.
Extra information
Rules |
Zones, Time |
Pay attention to the restricted area due to bird's nesting, which are very well marked.
Nightlife
No nightlife.