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Kitesurf Location - Assateague Island / Tom's Cove ( ID assateague_island___tom_s_cove )      Hits: 1734
 
You are here: North America > Virginia (USA) > Kitesurf Location - Assateague Island / Tom's Cove ( ID assateague_island___tom_s_cove )
Continent: North America
Country: Virginia (USA)
Next Big City (Airport):  Norfolk
Next Town: Birch Town
Latitude:   37.8754
Longitude: -75.3526
Type:
- Ocean
- Lagoon
Rider Ability:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
Features:
- Toilet

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Water
Type:
- Shallow
- Flat
- Chop
- Small Wave (< 1m)
Hazards:
- None

Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
- Tide Independent


Flat water on the bay side. Shallow. Small waves on the oceanside.

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 Beach
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Big

Hazards:
- None
Location crowds:
- None


The beach is located in the Virgina State Park. It is a sandy beach on both side, the ocean and bay side. However, during the summer time, the access to the beach is restricted in order to protect the bird nesting area. The access re-opens in September. The shape of the beach is a half circle.

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 Weather
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Shorts

Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit


Ocean requires wetsuit except during summer. Bayside is warmer.

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 Wind

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Best Months:
- March
- April
- May
- September
- October
- November
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds

Best Direction:
- SW
- W
- NW
Main Direction:
No Information


Best winds during spring and fall. Wind is not very consistent, and is mostly dependent on cold fronts passing through. The shape of the beach is a half circle, making it a good spot for every Westerly wind direction.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk


Virginia East coast. On Assateague Island. Take route 13. Then take route VA-175/Chincoteague Rd. Continue to follow VA-175 until you get onto Assateague Island. Her follow the Beach Road until you hit the ocean. Here turn right and drive until you see the sandy beach in between the bay and ocean.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
- Time Restrictions
- Fees


There is a $10 fee to access to the park (this is a one week pass). During the summer time, the access to the beach is restricted in order to protect the bird nesting area. The access re-opens in September. Do not enter when it is closed!

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