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Kitesurfing in Australia
11 destinations · 3 regions with curated spots, schools, and shops. Australia has 23 kite spots, 21 schools and 3 shops in this directory.
When to kitesurf in Australia
Across the 23 kite spots we track in Australia, the most reliable months are Jan, Feb and Nov, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
Based on Open-Meteo climatology for each spot. How we calculate this
Windiest spots in Australia
| Spot | Best season | Windy days | Avg wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Bay, Perth | Nov – Feb | 70–82% | 11–13 kt | 21–25 °C |
| Cottesloe Beach | Jan | 67% | 13 kt | 23 °C |
| Shark Bay - Australia | Around Dec | 50–58% | 12 kt | 24–26 °C |
| Altona Beach | Around Oct | 25–31% | 10 kt | 11–16 °C |
| Black Rock Beach | Around Jul | 26–28% | 9–10 kt | 11–15 °C |
Kitesurfing in Australia: FAQ
- When is the best time to kitesurf in Australia?
- Across the 23 kite spots we track in Australia, the most reliable months are Jan, Feb and Nov, when the most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
- What are the windiest kite spots in Australia?
- Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Safety Bay, Perth (Nov – Feb, up to 82% windy days); Cottesloe Beach (Jan, up to 67% windy days); Shark Bay - Australia (Around Dec, up to 58% windy days); Altona Beach (Around Oct, up to 31% windy days); Black Rock Beach (Around Jul, up to 28% windy days).
- How warm is the water for kitesurfing in Australia?
- During each spot's wind season the sea is typically 11–26 °C. Bring a wetsuit for the cooler spots.
- Is there flat water or waves for kitesurfing in Australia?
- Flat-water spots: Shark Bay - Australia, Sunshine Coast. Wave spots: Sunshine Coast.
- Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in Australia?
- We list 21 kite schools in Australia, including Australian Surfing Adventures, AUSWatersports, Get Wet Surf School, Go Ride A Wave Surfers Paradise, plus 3 kite shops.