Overview

Rules Beach is an isolated kitesurfing spot located on the Queensland coast, south of Bundaberg. This wild and uncrowded beach offers a long stretch of sand with access to the Pacific Ocean. The spot is appreciated for its natural and preserved character. Southeasterly trade winds dominate the wind conditions, blowing cross-shore. Waves are present but generally moderate in size. The bottom is sandy. The beach is very long and offers considerable space to ride without constraints. The spot is suitable for self-sufficient intermediate riders. Due to its isolation, there are no rescue services nearby. It is essential to ride with a buddy and be self-sufficient in case of problems. Access is via a track from the main road.

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Spot forecast for Rules Beach

Sunrise 05:13 · Sunset 17:59

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

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Swell and waves

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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 1.6 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 03:50 · 1.6 m Low tide 09:31 · 0.9 m High tide 16:06 · 2.2 m Low tide 22:46 · 0.8 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 04:45 · 1.8 m Low tide 10:28 · 0.8 m High tide 16:52 · 2.3 m Low tide 23:21 · 0.6 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 05:26 · 2 m Low tide 11:16 · 0.7 m High tide 17:32 · 2.4 m Low tide 23:54 · 0.5 m
Friday 23 October High tide 06:03 · 2.3 m Low tide 12:00 · 0.6 m High tide 18:08 · 2.5 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 00:27 · 0.3 m High tide 06:39 · 2.5 m Low tide 12:43 · 0.5 m High tide 18:45 · 2.5 m

Rules 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…)

Season · peak

307h

in February · 26.5 rideable days

The season runs from December to March, peaking in February: 25 rideable days a month and 307 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is June, at 6 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 90%13-20 knots · 10%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 90% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 21 °C. The wettest month is December, with 172 mm.

Monthly averages: Rules Beach

Monthly averages — Rules Beach — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	24.5	240 h	30 °C	149 mm
February	26.5	307 h	29 °C	77 mm
March	25.5	308 h	29 °C	152 mm
April	18.0	182 h	26 °C	144 mm
May	23.0	247 h	24 °C	71 mm
June	6.0	60 h	21 °C	55 mm
July	9.0	83 h	21 °C	37 mm
August	15.0	128 h	23 °C	92 mm
September	20.0	150 h	25 °C	24 mm
October	18.5	157 h	27 °C	66 mm
November	16.0	151 h	29 °C	79 mm
December	23.5	231 h	29 °C	172 mm

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Technical details of Rules Beach spot

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

Depending on conditions: NE, S.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

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

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