Overview

Sandon Point is a kitesurfing spot located on the Illawarra coast in New South Wales, between Thirroul and Bulli. This spot offers wave conditions with a renowned point break.

Northeast and south winds dominate. The spot is suitable for advanced riders due to the waves and reef. Spectacular views of the Illawarra Escarpment.

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Spot forecast for Sandon Point

Sunrise 06:08 · Sunset 19:13

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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 5.3 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 04:43 · 1 m Low tide 09:56 · 0.7 m High tide 16:22 · 1.3 m Low tide 23:17 · 0.4 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 05:33 · 1.1 m Low tide 11:03 · 0.6 m High tide 17:16 · 1.3 m Low tide 23:58 · 0.4 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 06:13 · 1.2 m Low tide 11:59 · 0.6 m High tide 18:03 · 1.4 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 00:35 · 0.3 m High tide 06:50 · 1.3 m Low tide 12:47 · 0.5 m High tide 18:48 · 1.4 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 01:09 · 0.3 m High tide 07:25 · 1.4 m Low tide 13:33 · 0.3 m High tide 19:34 · 1.4 m

Sandon Point: 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

288h

in January · 27.5 rideable days

The season runs from October to April, peaking in January: 24 rideable days a month and 288 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is June, at 10 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 80%13-20 knots · 19%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 80% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 16 °C. The wettest month is May, with 200 mm.

Monthly averages: Sandon Point

Monthly averages — Sandon Point — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	27.5	288 h	25 °C	165 mm
February	23.0	211 h	25 °C	94 mm
March	24.5	189 h	24 °C	125 mm
April	21.0	139 h	22 °C	161 mm
May	16.5	114 h	19 °C	200 mm
June	10.0	66 h	16 °C	105 mm
July	12.0	86 h	16 °C	101 mm
August	15.5	111 h	18 °C	111 mm
September	17.5	117 h	21 °C	97 mm
October	21.5	168 h	22 °C	73 mm
November	23.0	193 h	24 °C	95 mm
December	25.5	225 h	25 °C	60 mm

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Technical details of Sandon Point spot

The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, S.

Depending on conditions: N, E, SSE, 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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