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Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park is a kitesurfing spot on the James River, near Newport News. This historic park, named after the famous Civil War naval battle, offers access to the wide James River with good fetch. The river is wide and tidal at this point, offering flat water to chop conditions. The spot is well exposed and offers views of the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel. Popular with riders from the Newport News and Hampton peninsula.
Wide tidal James River. Flat water to moderate chop depending on wind. Good fetch on the river. Brackish water with limited visibility. Tidal currents present. Variable depth. Wetsuit recommended except in mid-summer.
Intermediate
Open all year round
Intense military and commercial naval traffic — Newport News Shipbuilding nearby. Aircraft carriers and military vessels frequent. Tidal currents. Proximity to bridge-tunnel — do not approach. Jellyfish in summer. Floating debris possible.
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