Overview

Vlasoff Cay is a kitesurfing spot located on the Great Barrier Reef, off Cairns, in northern Queensland. This tiny white sand island in the middle of the reef offers a unique kitesurfing setting in the world. The spot works with the southeast trade winds from May to November. Crystal-clear and shallow waters over the reef. Access by boat or helicopter only. Reserved for expert riders and organized expeditions. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park protected area.

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Spot forecast for Vlasoff Cay

Sunrise 05:44 · Sunset 18:16

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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 3.5 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 00:35 · 0.9 m High tide 05:55 · 1.6 m Low tide 11:15 · 1 m High tide 17:51 · 2.3 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 00:36 · 0.9 m High tide 06:09 · 1.7 m Low tide 11:46 · 0.9 m High tide 18:09 · 2.4 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 00:44 · 0.8 m High tide 06:31 · 1.9 m Low tide 12:16 · 0.8 m High tide 18:30 · 2.4 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 00:59 · 0.6 m High tide 06:56 · 2.1 m Low tide 12:47 · 0.8 m High tide 18:52 · 2.4 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 01:18 · 0.5 m High tide 07:25 · 2.3 m Low tide 13:21 · 0.8 m High tide 19:17 · 2.4 m

Vlasoff Cay: 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

397h

in May · 30.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to October, peaking in May: 29 rideable days a month and 397 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is February, at 18 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 28%13-20 knots · 53%21-30 knots · 18%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 53% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is August, at 23 °C. The wettest month is March, with 507 mm.

Monthly averages: Vlasoff Cay

Monthly averages — Vlasoff Cay — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	19.0	202 h	29 °C	501 mm
February	18.0	208 h	28 °C	419 mm
March	24.5	286 h	28 °C	507 mm
April	27.5	370 h	27 °C	111 mm
May	30.5	397 h	25 °C	61 mm
June	30.0	375 h	24 °C	40 mm
July	29.5	379 h	24 °C	40 mm
August	30.5	407 h	23 °C	45 mm
September	30.0	407 h	25 °C	50 mm
October	26.0	350 h	26 °C	31 mm
November	24.0	293 h	28 °C	41 mm
December	19.5	244 h	28 °C	323 mm

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Technical details of Vlasoff Cay spot

The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.

Depending on conditions: ENE, S.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

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

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