Second Turnout (Hatteras Island)

Second Turnout (Hatteras Island) is a sound-side kitesurfing and wind-sports launch north of Avon, known for shallow, flat water with light chop and generally clean conditions. The beach is small and the water is sand-bottomed, making it well suited to learning as well as freestyle and freeride practice, particularly when the wind comes in from the southwest. Wind performance centers on SW (and surrounding west-to-SW directions), with best months spanning January, February, June, July, October, November, and December. Spring and fall are especially noted for consistent conditions, while summer can add extra steadiness from thermal afternoon winds. Typical session wind strength is described as roughly 15–25 knots, with moderate gustiness at times. On the safety side, the launch/rigging area is relatively small and can get crowded, and there are overhead power lines running along the nearby road that must be treated as a hard hazard. Other commonly mentioned hazards include sharp shells in the sand and water, submerged crab pots, occasional driftwood, and very shallow near-shore water that can change with wind-driven “water level” effects. Winter and shoulder-season riders should also plan for cold water—water temperature varies widely across the year. For beginners, the spot’s appeal is the combination of shallow, forgiving depth and clean water, but the same shallowness increases the need for careful line management, buddy checks, and safe launch/landing habits. There are no lifeguards on site and rescue availability is not spot-assured; riders should treat this as an area where you must self-manage. Pack booties for shell protection and follow all signage, especially around protected nesting areas where kiteboarding may be restricted.