A watersports outfitter in Salvo, on Hatteras Island's kiteboarding-famous sound side
Hatteras Watersports sits right on NC-12 in Salvo, one of the three closely grouped villages — Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo — that make up the northern end of Hatteras Island within Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The name points to what's on offer: access to the water in a stretch of the Outer Banks that's earned a national reputation among kiteboarders and windsurfers for its shallow, steady-wind sound-side flats.
There's no published hours, rating, or category detail on file for this listing, so call (252) 987-2306 or check the business's website before planning a visit — like most watersports operations on this island, what's available can shift with the season and the wind forecast.
NC-12 is the only road connecting Salvo to the rest of Hatteras Island, and it's worth checking road conditions ahead of a trip, especially during hurricane season (June through November), when both the road and the sound can be affected. Salvo itself is a quiet, narrow slice of the barrier island; most through-traffic on NC-12 is headed further south toward Avon, Buxton, and Hatteras village, where the free NC ferry departs for Ocracoke Island.
236 reviews
4 weeks ago
The owner Ron and his wife are wonderful. Friendly, kind and helpful. Our sons had a blast jet skiing! Definitely go here if you can. Beautiful setting. Their dogs Ginger and Daisy are adorable greeters as well. We had fun playing ball with them while waiting for our sons to be done ❤️🐾 Easy online booking and waiver
a month ago
Easy online registration process and booking. You are also prompted to do the release form at the same time so when you arrive it’s really just grab a life vest and wait for directions. The buoy area marked for jet ski play is relatively large. Nice family owned business.
a month ago
My family of six had a blast on the jet skies this past week and we enjoyed every moment. The jet skies a very well maintained and look brand new. Definitely do the reservations online and dont forget to sign a waver individually for all that are in your party. There prices cant be beat and lastly with them being a family business was hudge the Dad,Daughter and Son worked together as a team to make sure we could have the best experience. Thank you again my kids loved it and we will definitely be a return customer.
4 months ago
Did a 2 jet ski rental for about an hour. Reserve online before going. Good price, high quality Yamaha jet skis. Definitely worth a stop over other bigger rental places. Great owner, talked with him a bit after we rode, and he’s a good guy. Be respectful of the rules and you will have an awesome time!
a month ago
Awesome way to spend the afternoon. The owners were super nice and the equipment was like new. We decided to change one of our kayaks to a 2-man version last minute and there was no issue at all, they were very accommodating. We plan to visit again on our next trip to OBX. I highly recommend visiting Hatteras Watersports in Salvo.