Overview

Stanley Hellfire is a kitesurfing spot located on the northwest coast of Tasmania, at Stanley. The name "Hellfire" evokes the powerful conditions that can prevail on this section of coast exposed to the winds and swells of Bass Strait.

The dominant wind comes from the west to northwest in summer. Conditions can be powerful with strong waves and sustained wind. The bottom is a mix of sand and reef. Currents can be strong.

The spot is reserved for advanced to expert riders due to the powerful conditions. The water is cold, a thick wetsuit is necessary. Stanley offers accommodation and amenities. The Nut, the volcanic headland, is the iconic landmark of the village.

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Spot forecast for Stanley - Hellfire

Sunrise 06:23 · Sunset 19:44

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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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 1.5 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 01:18 · 0.7 m High tide 07:37 · 2.9 m Low tide 13:46 · 1.1 m High tide 19:34 · 2.8 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 01:58 · 0.8 m High tide 08:18 · 2.8 m Low tide 14:30 · 1.1 m High tide 20:16 · 2.7 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 02:42 · 0.9 m High tide 09:01 · 2.8 m Low tide 15:18 · 1.1 m High tide 21:07 · 2.7 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 03:32 · 1 m High tide 09:48 · 2.7 m Low tide 16:10 · 1.1 m High tide 22:10 · 2.6 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 04:30 · 1 m High tide 10:40 · 2.7 m Low tide 17:06 · 1 m High tide 23:16 · 2.7 m

Stanley - Hellfire: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

367h

in September · 28.5 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are September, October and December, at 27 rideable days and 15 °C. The low point is June, at 18.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 56%13-20 knots · 41%21-30 knots · 3%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 56% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 12 °C. The wettest month is August, with 147 mm.

Monthly averages: Stanley - Hellfire

Monthly averages — Stanley - Hellfire — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	21.5	222 h	21 °C	45 mm
February	19.5	223 h	21 °C	16 mm
March	19.0	198 h	20 °C	39 mm
April	21.5	211 h	17 °C	53 mm
May	23.0	207 h	15 °C	46 mm
June	18.5	166 h	13 °C	74 mm
July	21.0	195 h	12 °C	117 mm
August	21.0	206 h	13 °C	147 mm
September	28.5	367 h	13 °C	142 mm
October	26.0	311 h	15 °C	97 mm
November	21.5	283 h	16 °C	98 mm
December	25.0	358 h	18 °C	62 mm

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Technical details of Stanley - Hellfire 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: Advanced

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