Overview

<![CDATA[Masig Island (also known as Yorke Island) is a kitesurfing spot located in the Torres Strait, at the far north of Queensland. This remote island offers exceptional wind conditions in a unique setting. The spot works with the southeast trade winds. Warm tropical waters with coral reefs. Very remote spot, reserved for expeditions. Suitable for expert and self-sufficient riders. Local Aboriginal community to be respected.]]>

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Spot forecast for Masig Island

Sunrise 06:00 · Sunset 18:21

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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 3 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 02:01 · 1.1 m High tide 07:46 · 1.9 m Low tide 12:33 · 1.3 m High tide 19:10 · 2.8 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 02:08 · 1 m High tide 07:51 · 2.1 m Low tide 13:17 · 1.1 m High tide 19:35 · 2.9 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 02:21 · 0.8 m High tide 08:11 · 2.3 m Low tide 13:56 · 1 m High tide 20:02 · 3 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 02:40 · 0.6 m High tide 08:38 · 2.6 m Low tide 14:33 · 0.9 m High tide 20:32 · 3 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 03:03 · 0.5 m High tide 09:09 · 2.8 m Low tide 15:10 · 0.8 m High tide 21:04 · 3 m

Masig 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

427h

in May · 31 rideable days

The season runs from May to November, peaking in May: 30 rideable days a month and 427 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is February, at 1.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 21%13-20 knots · 60%21-30 knots · 20%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 60% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is July, at 26 °C. The wettest month is April, with 379 mm.

Monthly averages: Masig Island

Monthly averages — Masig 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	5.0	41 h	29 °C	313 mm
February	1.5	6 h	29 °C	295 mm
March	11.0	65 h	29 °C	282 mm
April	21.5	250 h	28 °C	379 mm
May	31.0	427 h	27 °C	300 mm
June	30.0	420 h	27 °C	129 mm
July	31.0	427 h	26 °C	101 mm
August	31.0	434 h	26 °C	38 mm
September	30.0	419 h	26 °C	45 mm
October	30.5	425 h	27 °C	51 mm
November	25.5	346 h	28 °C	140 mm
December	13.5	118 h	29 °C	246 mm

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Technical details of Masig 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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