Overview

Port Sorell Sand Bar is a kitesurfing spot located on the north coast of Tasmania, at the mouth of the Rubicon River. The sand bar creates a shallow and flat water area, ideal for freestyle and learning. The prevailing wind comes from the west to northwest in summer. The sand bar offers exceptional shallow flat water conditions at low tide. Conditions change significantly with the tides. The water is cold but conditions are safe. The best season is from November to March. The spot is suitable for beginners thanks to the sand bar and shallow water. Watch out for currents in the channel. Port Sorell is a village with basic amenities. It is one of the best learning spots in Tasmania.

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Spot forecast for Port Sorell Sand Bar

Sunrise 06:17 · Sunset 19:39

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.6 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 00:40 · 0.7 m High tide 06:52 · 3 m Low tide 13:05 · 1.1 m High tide 18:49 · 2.9 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 01:19 · 0.8 m High tide 07:31 · 2.9 m Low tide 13:47 · 1.1 m High tide 19:31 · 2.8 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 02:02 · 0.8 m High tide 08:12 · 2.9 m Low tide 14:32 · 1.1 m High tide 20:19 · 2.8 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 02:49 · 0.9 m High tide 08:57 · 2.8 m Low tide 15:23 · 1.1 m High tide 21:15 · 2.8 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 03:43 · 1 m High tide 09:46 · 2.8 m Low tide 16:18 · 1 m High tide 22:19 · 2.8 m

Port Sorell Sand Bar: when to go?

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Season · peak

327h

in September · 27.5 rideable days

The season runs from September to February, peaking in September: 26 rideable days a month and 327 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is June, at 12.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 69%13-20 knots · 30%21-30 knots · 1%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 12 °C. The wettest month is November, with 133 mm.

Monthly averages: Port Sorell Sand Bar

Monthly averages — Port Sorell Sand Bar — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	26.5	232 h	22 °C	66 mm
February	23.5	217 h	22 °C	27 mm
March	21.0	171 h	21 °C	34 mm
April	18.0	154 h	18 °C	58 mm
May	17.0	151 h	15 °C	58 mm
June	12.5	93 h	13 °C	96 mm
July	16.5	139 h	12 °C	118 mm
August	19.0	190 h	13 °C	118 mm
September	27.5	327 h	14 °C	110 mm
October	27.0	299 h	16 °C	86 mm
November	23.0	262 h	17 °C	133 mm
December	27.5	348 h	19 °C	58 mm

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Technical details of Port Sorell Sand Bar spot

The spot works with winds from N, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: NNE, S, SSW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Beginner

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