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Goolwa kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Australia · South Australia

Spot currently openBeginner levelAltitude 4 m -35.51 | 138.8

Overview

Goolwa is a major kitesurfing spot located at the mouth of the Murray River in South Australia, about 80 km south of Adelaide. It is one of the most popular and versatile spots in the region, offering both flat water conditions on the river and waves on the ocean beach. The prevailing wind comes from the southwest in summer (thermal sea breeze), blowing very consistently and powerfully in the afternoon, often between 18 and 30 knots. The river spot offers flat and shallow water, ideal for beginners and freestyle. The ocean beach offers waves for more experienced riders. The best season is from November to March, with the most reliable thermal breezes in South Australia. Goolwa is a historic Australian kitesurfing spot with an active community and kite schools. The nearby Coorong National Park offers spectacular lagoon and dune landscapes. Parking is available along the river and near the beach. Amenities, restaurants and accommodation are available in the town of Goolwa. Beware of strong currents at the mouth of the Murray.
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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 5.6 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23Sat 24 Now03:530.7 m05:290.7 m09:020.8 m12:410.7 m13:500.7 m18:550.3 m22:130.4 m23:340.4 m03:550.6 m06:170.6 m10:150.8 m19:090.3 m23:030.6 m01:310.5 m04:160.6 m06:570.5 m11:070.9 m19:320.3 m23:410.7 m03:240.5 m04:390.5 m07:360.4 m11:490.9 m19:540.3 m00:160.9 m08:150.4 m12:260.9 m17:010.4 m18:090.4 m20:060.4 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m
  • Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.6 m
  • Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m
  • Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.3 m
  • Saturday 24 October High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m

Goolwa: 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

312h

in December · 29.5 rideable days

The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 26 rideable days a month and 312 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is June, at 11 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 29.5 rideable days J February: 27 rideable days F March: 26 rideable days M April: 21 rideable days A May: 12 rideable days M June: 11 rideable days11 d J July: 13.5 rideable days J August: 13.5 rideable days A September: 22 rideable days S October: 24.5 rideable days O November: 25 rideable days N December: 29.5 rideable days29.5 d D 0 10 20 30 January: 29.5 rideable days J February: 27 rideable days F March: 26 rideable days M April: 21 rideable days A May: 12 rideable days M June: 11 rideable days11 d J July: 13.5 rideable days J August: 13.5 rideable days A September: 22 rideable days S October: 24.5 rideable days O November: 25 rideable days N December: 29.5 rideable days29.5 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 76%13-20 knots · 24%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 76% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 14 °C. The wettest month is June, with 72 mm.

Monthly averages: Goolwa
Monthly averages — Goolwa — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 29.5 317 h 25 °C 63 mm
February 27.0 260 h 26 °C 3 mm
March 26.0 216 h 25 °C 12 mm
April 21.0 174 h 20 °C 22 mm
May 12.0 83 h 18 °C 21 mm
June 11.0 90 h 15 °C 72 mm
July 13.5 104 h 14 °C 68 mm
August 13.5 121 h 17 °C 47 mm
September 22.0 224 h 18 °C 24 mm
October 24.5 235 h 21 °C 40 mm
November 25.0 276 h 22 °C 69 mm
December 29.5 312 h 25 °C 15 mm

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Technical details of Goolwa spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Depending on conditions SSE: Depending on conditions S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Rideable W: Rideable WNW: Depending on conditions NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.

Depending on conditions: SE, SSE, WNW.

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