Name: Eagle Island
Address: AU

Overview

Eagle Island is an isolated islet located on the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland. This kitesurf spot is reserved for expeditions and experienced riders, offering crystal-clear waters and a paradise setting. The southeast trade winds blow consistently from May to November. Access is by boat only. Protected area within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

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Spot forecast for Eagle Island

Sunrise 05:48 · Sunset 18:17

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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 1.1 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 00:38 · 0.9 m High tide 06:06 · 1.6 m Low tide 11:23 · 1 m High tide 17:59 · 2.2 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 00:42 · 0.8 m High tide 06:18 · 1.7 m Low tide 11:52 · 0.9 m High tide 18:15 · 2.3 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 00:50 · 0.8 m High tide 06:36 · 1.9 m Low tide 12:20 · 0.8 m High tide 18:33 · 2.3 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 01:03 · 0.6 m High tide 06:59 · 2 m Low tide 12:50 · 0.8 m High tide 18:54 · 2.4 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 01:21 · 0.5 m High tide 07:27 · 2.2 m Low tide 13:22 · 0.8 m High tide 19:18 · 2.3 m

Eagle Island: 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

411h

in May · 31 rideable days

The season runs from March to November, peaking in May: 29 rideable days a month and 411 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is February, at 12 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 21%13-20 knots · 48%21-30 knots · 31%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 48% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is August, at 24 °C. The wettest month is March, with 382 mm.

Monthly averages: Eagle Island

Monthly averages — Eagle Island — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	14.5	174 h	29 °C	220 mm
February	12.0	144 h	29 °C	201 mm
March	26.0	306 h	28 °C	382 mm
April	28.0	386 h	28 °C	152 mm
May	31.0	411 h	26 °C	25 mm
June	30.0	387 h	25 °C	21 mm
July	30.0	417 h	25 °C	15 mm
August	31.0	430 h	24 °C	12 mm
September	30.0	419 h	25 °C	13 mm
October	31.0	454 h	26 °C	11 mm
November	26.5	382 h	28 °C	21 mm
December	22.0	258 h	29 °C	180 mm

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Technical details of Eagle Island 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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