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kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spots in Australia

Thousands of kilometres of coastline, reefs, city bays and crayfishing villages: Australia is a riding continent, where every big city has its beach and the West ranks among the windiest regions in the world.

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spots: 693
regions: 12
kitesurf spots: 651
years of data (2024 and 2025): 2

693 spots listed, across 12 regions. Rideable days are computed from two full years of readings (2024 and 2025), spot by spot.

Australia: an overview

A country facing the ocean

In Australia, life happens by the water. Almost the whole population lives on the coast, and beach culture — surfing, swimming, lifesaving — is an institution. Windsurfing, then kiting and wing foiling, settled in naturally, with a large community relative to the population and a high technical standard.

Western Australia is its beating heart. Every southern summer, a remarkably reliable sea breeze builds in the afternoon along the coast: locals call it the "Fremantle Doctor". It makes Perth and its region one of the windiest destinations on the planet, drawing riders from all over the world every year.

Cities and the bush

What stands out is how close the big cities are to the spots. In Melbourne, you ride on Port Phillip Bay with the skyline behind you; in Sydney, between the northern wave beaches and the sheltered waters of Pittwater. Yet a few hours' drive is enough to find empty beaches, reefs and fishing villages where you ride almost alone.

An environment to respect

The Australian ocean is magnificent and demanding. Extremely strong sun, shallow reefs, marine wildlife, currents: local riders take all of this very seriously, and visitors would do well to follow suit.

The best regions

Western Australia

The windiest region in the country, and one of the windiest in the world in summer. From Perth to Geraldton, huge beaches, reefs and the steady "Fremantle Doctor" breeze.

South Australia

Around Adelaide, long, quiet gulf beaches, cliffs and reefs, and a low-key but active local scene.

Victoria

Port Phillip Bay, on Melbourne's doorstep, and a southern coast battered by the Southern Ocean. Cool water, varied conditions, a big community.

New South Wales

Sydney and its surroundings: wave beaches, sheltered bays and lagoons, in a city where the ocean is part of everyday life.

Queensland

Warm water, sand islands and shallow bays around Brisbane. Further north, the tropics and the Great Barrier Reef.

Tasmania

A wild, cool island with empty beaches and spectacular landscapes. A destination for riders seeking isolation.

By region

Number of spots per region; each region leads to its page.

Sports, by number of spots

Kitesurf651
Wingfoil598
Windsurf304
Surf237
Paddle177
Windfoil16
Landkite11
Pumping2
Snowkite1

The spots not to miss

When to ride

2024-2025 average

Queensland24rideable days in March, the peak of the region

New South Wales27rideable days in January, the peak of the region

Rideable days per month and region
Region	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Queensland 122	21	23	24	20	24	13	14	19	21	21	19	22
New South Wales 120	27	23	22	17	15	11	12	16	18	23	23	26
Western Australia 110	26	24	24	19	15	12	15	17	23	26	25	27
Victoria 89	24	23	24	19	13	15	16	14	24	23	24	27
South Australia 50	28	25	26	22	15	12	14	14	21	22	24	27
Tasmania 45	23	21	22	21	20	18	20	22	28	26	22	25
Nouvelle-Galles du Sud 41	28	24	23	16	11	5	8	14	18	24	24	27
Australie-Occidentale 31	28	26	26	21	16	13	15	16	24	27	27	27

Rideable days per month, averaged over the 2024-2025 readings, spot by spot. Regions are ordered by number of spots; the grey figure is that count. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

A rideable day means at least two consecutive hours at 7 knots or more, from a direction that works on the spot. Average of 2024 and 2025.

The windiest spots

2024-2025 average

Average rideable days per year, computed from 2024-2025 readings. A day counts as rideable when it has at least two consecutive hours of wind at 7 knots or more, blowing from a direction that works for the spot.

Good to know

Reversed seasons: in the southern hemisphere, summer — November to March — is the main wind season in Western Australia.
Sun: the UV index is extreme. A rash vest, sunscreen and a hat are essential, even on cloudy days.
Reefs: many spots, especially in the west, have shallow reefs. Booties are strongly recommended.
Marine wildlife: sharks, jellyfish and, in the tropical northern waters, stingers in season. Local advice and beach flags are the authority.
Regulated zones: city beaches and the areas around airports, such as Botany Bay, have specific riding zones.
Distances: changing region is like changing country. Many riders pick one coast per trip.

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kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spots in Australia

Australia: an overview

A country facing the ocean

Cities and the bush

An environment to respect

The best regions

Western Australia

South Australia

Victoria

New South Wales

Queensland

Tasmania

By region

Sports, by number of spots

The spots not to miss

When to ride

The windiest spots

Good to know

All spots

Collaroy Beach

Tasmania - West Beach

Estuary Place - Wannanup Foreshore

Troubridge Island

Cowes

Goats Beach

Archer Point

Walker Bay

Blue Lagoon Lizard Island

Eagle Island

Australian Kite Surfari

Annan River Mouth

Vlasoff Cay

Gnaraloo Airstrip

Gnaraloo Bay

Sandpits

Dorans Road

Howrah

Lauderdale Beach

Seven Mile Beach

Carnarvon

Pelican Point Carnarvon

Dampier

Five Fingers Reef

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