Location Guides for wind, wing & kitesurfing

GOLD COAST

Shearwater Esplanade, Runaway Bay, Qld 4216

Best wind directions: S/SE/E/NE/N

Conditions: Flat shallow water

Wind average: 13-18kts

Season: Sept to April

Suitability: Beginners to Advanced

Pros: Flat water, protected area. most of the time you will find locals there. 

Cons: Current, tides, deep water, water traffic (sea planes, boats, jet skis. Will only work when wind and tide is at opposite directions. If no one is out, it will probably mean conditions is NOT suitable for the spot. Not suitable for offshore directions (westerlies).

KFC, Loders Creek, Broadwater, Qld 4215

Best wind directions: S/SE/E/NE/N

Conditions: Flat shallow water

Wind average: 13-18kts

Season: Sept to April

Suitability: Beginners to Advanced

Pros: Flat water, protected area. most of the time you will find locals there. 

Cons: Current, tides, deep water, water traffic (sea planes, boats, jet skis. Will only work when wind and tide is at opposite directions. If no one is out, it will probably mean conditions is NOT suitable for the spot. Not suitable for offshore directions (westerlies).

Currumbin, Gold Coast, Qld

Best wind directions: S/SE/E/NE/N

Conditions: Waves

Wind average: 13-20kts

Season: Sept to April

Suitability: Intermediate to Advanced

Pros: Waves. Most times you will find locals there. 

Cons: Waves, ribs, current. Not suitable for offshore directions (westerlies).

 

BRISBANE REGION

Sandgate Beach, Sandgate, Qld 4017

Best wind directions: SE/E/NE/N

Conditions: Flat shallow water

Wind average: 13-18kts

Season: Sept to April

Suitability: Beginners to Advanced

Pros: Shallow, sand bottom, no current, safe, shop and rescue services on location, showers, toilets, free BBQs, cafes and restaurants, public transport: 30 minutes direct train ride from Brisbane City. It will also work on southerly winds at low tide. This is known as the safest and most popular kite beach in Brisbane with kite shop on location. Check webcam on our homepage.

Cons: Limited launching area at high tide. Gusty in southerly directions. Not suitable for offshore directions (westerlies).

 

Brighton Beach, Brighton, Qld 4017

Best wind directions: S/SE/E/NE

Conditions: Flat shallow water

Wind average: 13-18kts

Season: Sept to April

Suitability: Beginners to Advanced

Pros: Shallow, sand bottom, no current.

Cons: Limited launching area at high tide. No facilities, not even toilets. Sharp rocks reef north of beach. Gusty in northerly directions. Not suitable for offshore directions (westerlies).

 

Woody Point, Redcliffe, Qld 4020

Best wind directions: S/SE/E/SW/W

Conditions: Bump & Jump deep water

Wind average: 13-18kts

Season: Sept to April

Suitability: Intermediate to Advanced

Pros: Works on westerly.

Cons: Rocks, sailing club, gusty, deep water.

 

Queens Beach, Redcliffe, Qld 4020

Best wind directions: SE/E/NE/N

Conditions: Bump & Jump deep water

Wind average: 13-18kts

Season: Sept to April

Suitability: Intermediate to Advanced

Pros: Deep swells, clean SE

Cons: Rocks, reefs, deep water.

 

Scarborough, Redcliffe, Qld 4020

Best wind directions: W/NW/N/NE

Conditions: Bump & Jump deep water

Wind average: 13-18kts

Season: Sept to April

Suitability: Intermediate to Advanced

Pros: Works on westerly.

Cons: Oyster beds, rocks.

 

Wellington Point, Qld 4160

Best wind directions: All directions

Conditions: Flat water

Wind average: 13-18kts

Season: Sept to April

Suitability: Intermediate to Advanced

Pros: Works on westerly.

Cons: Gusty, rocks, mud, cannot rig up above high tide mark (council's ban).

 

Victoria Point, Qld 4165

Best wind directions: All directions

Conditions: Flat water

Wind average: 13-18kts

Season: Sept to April

Suitability: Intermediate to Advanced

Pros: Works on westerly.

Cons: Gusty, rocks, mud, cannot rig up above high tide mark (council's ban).

 

POPULAR SPOTS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST REGION:

Beachmere

Bribie Island

Golden Beach, Caloundra

Bullcock Beach, Caloundra

Currimundi, Dicky's Beach

Kawana

Coolum

Peregian

Marcus beach

Sunrise Beach

Maroochyedore river mouth

Noosa river mouth

Lake Weyba

Lake Cootharaba

 

Always check with locals for hazards and safety awareness.