There's a great slick behind the jetty on a SW wind. The riding area is large, shallow and generally uncrowded. There are several options for downwinders in N, NW and SW winds. Downwinders include waves, flat water, and beautiful natural terrain and scenery.
Wide sand beach (huge at low tide). Jetty at south end of the beach. Ample free parking right at the launch spot(s). Plenty of room to launch and land. Excellent gawker potential as well.
Wetsuits for spring and fall. Summer is shorts all the way. Season lasts from Late March through December depending on how tough you are. Several dry suit clad riders hit this beach year round.
Best wind in April, May, September, October and November. Best directions SW and NW. In windy season it's ridable 5 days a week at least. Most user days see winds in the high teens to lower twenties, thirties are not unheard of.
Cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel from Virginia Beach. Travel 10 miles North on Hwy 13. Turn left at stop light just past `Food Lion` grocery store. Go to end the end of the road. Walk over the dune (use boardwalks please!). You're there! Just north of Cape Charles Harbor.
04-09-17 Brad Noble: I have been taking lessons in Cape Charles with Southeast Expeditions (757)331-2660, I have found this area both the bay and the barrier islands on the oceanside not only beautiful but a great place to kite board and learn. this just might be the best kept secret on the east coast!!!!!!! even waves out side the barrier islands you my need a boat for the downwinders as you can go downwind for hours or miles!!!! Some night life for some but a place for serious KBer,s, and beginners!!!!!!!
