Beta 1.0 Version

Type:	Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:	None
Quality:	Clean
Best Tide:	Tide Independent

Flat to small chop. The Pamlico Sound is a huge waist deep water area.

Type:	Sand
Size:	Small
Hazards:	Concrete
Beach Users:	None

Small sandy beach with some buried debris at the South end. Gets crowded on weekends and holidays. Buildings close to the shore.

Best Months:	January, February, June, July, October, November, December
Wind Type:	Thermal Winds, Frontal Winds
Best Direction:	SW
Main Direction:	NE, SW

In June and July 90% wind from SW. Starts at 3pm, strongest at 7pm and lasts until sunset. In August and September the wind is not consistent. In October and November 70% wind. In December to February windy almost daily. In March to May frontals and winds from SW, NW and NE. Main directions: NE and SW. Works in: SW, W, NW, N, NE.

Transport:	Car
Access:	Short Walk

Get directions from

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 until you reach Waves. Turn right after Dairy Queen and drive to the sound to Barton's.

Rules:

None

Crowded on weekends and holidays with windsurfers and kitesurfers.