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Wallaroo (North Beach) kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Australia · South Australia
Overview
Wallaroo North Beach is a kitesurfing spot located on the east coast of Spencer Gulf in South Australia, on the Yorke Peninsula. Wallaroo is a historic port town that offers good kitesurfing conditions in the sheltered waters of the gulf.
The dominant wind comes from the southwest in summer. Wallaroo's north beach is exposed to south and west winds, offering favourable sailing conditions. The water is shallow and relatively calm in the gulf. The bottom is sandy.
The best season is from November to March. The spot is suitable for beginners and intermediates. Wallaroo has all amenities: parking, accommodation, restaurants, marina. It is a popular holiday destination on the Yorke Peninsula.
Spot forecast for Wallaroo (North Beach)
Sunrise 06:32 · Sunset 19:36
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 6.7 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.6 m
Wallaroo (North Beach): when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
319h
in January · 30 rideable days
The season runs from October to April, peaking in January: 25 rideable days a month and 319 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is June, at 12 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 76% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 14 °C. The wettest month is July, with 62 mm.
Monthly averages: Wallaroo (North Beach)
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 | 319 h | 30 °C | 40 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 248 h | 31 °C | 1 mm |
| March | 25.5 | 225 h | 29 °C | 7 mm |
| April | 23.0 | 186 h | 23 °C | 10 mm |
| May | 16.5 | 109 h | 20 °C | 18 mm |
| June | 12.0 | 82 h | 15 °C | 44 mm |
| July | 13.0 | 98 h | 14 °C | 62 mm |
| August | 12.0 | 112 h | 17 °C | 44 mm |
| September | 20.0 | 190 h | 19 °C | 40 mm |
| October | 21.0 | 194 h | 23 °C | 37 mm |
| November | 26.0 | 276 h | 24 °C | 35 mm |
| December | 27.0 | 299 h | 28 °C | 5 mm |
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Technical details of Wallaroo (North Beach) spot
The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.
Depending on conditions: SE, SSE, WNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
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