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Low Head kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Australia · Tasmania
Overview
Low Head is a kitesurfing spot located on the north coast of Tasmania, at the mouth of the Tamar River. This historic headland with its iconic lighthouse offers interesting sailing conditions at the junction between the river and Bass Strait. The dominant wind comes from the west to northwest in summer. Currents at the Tamar mouth can be strong and unpredictable. Waves are moderate. The bottom is a mix of sand and rock. The best season is from November to March. The spot is suitable for intermediate to advanced riders due to the currents. The water is cold, thick wetsuit required. Watch out for tidal currents at the mouth. Low Head has a campground and basic amenities.
Spot forecast for Low Head
Sunrise 06:16 · Sunset 19:38
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.5 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 3 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 2.9 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.9 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 2.8 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.9 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 2.8 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 2.8 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 2.7 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 2.8 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 2.8 m
Low Head: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
333h
in September · 28 rideable days
The season runs from September to January, peaking in September: 26 rideable days a month and 333 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is June, at 14 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 55% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 12 °C. The wettest month is November, with 148 mm.
Monthly averages: Low Head
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0 | 224 h | 21 °C | 66 mm |
| February | 21.5 | 209 h | 22 °C | 58 mm |
| March | 21.0 | 170 h | 21 °C | 28 mm |
| April | 19.0 | 168 h | 18 °C | 61 mm |
| May | 18.5 | 168 h | 15 °C | 60 mm |
| June | 14.0 | 100 h | 13 °C | 91 mm |
| July | 18.5 | 156 h | 12 °C | 117 mm |
| August | 18.5 | 198 h | 13 °C | 117 mm |
| September | 28.0 | 333 h | 13 °C | 124 mm |
| October | 26.0 | 296 h | 15 °C | 95 mm |
| November | 22.0 | 269 h | 17 °C | 148 mm |
| December | 27.5 | 340 h | 19 °C | 60 mm |
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Technical details of Low Head spot
The spot works with winds from N, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NNE, S, SSW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
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LOW HEAD1.7 kmsource Bureau of Meteorology Australia
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