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Brisbane & Gold Coast
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland. A pleasant city on Australia’s West coast with a good quality of life to boast. The surf is good and the wind season is long. Furthermore you have Gold Coast in the South and Sunshine Coast in the North. With cities named like this, how can you go wrong!?
🏄 6 spots🪁 5 schools🛍️ 2 shops
When to kitesurf in Brisbane & Gold Coast
None of the 6 spots we track in Brisbane & Gold Coast has a month where 60% of days reach 12 kt+; expect light, irregular wind and check forecasts.
Based on Open-Meteo climatology for each spot. How we calculate this
Windiest spots in Brisbane & Gold Coast
| Spot | Best season | Windy days | Avg wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Beach (Southport) | Around Oct | 8–10% | 9 kt | 23–26 °C |
| Miami Beach (Gold Coast) | Around Oct | 8–10% | 9 kt | 23–26 °C |
| Surfers Paradise Beach | Around Oct | 8–10% | 9 kt | 23–26 °C |
| Tallebudgera Valley | Around Oct | 8–10% | 9 kt | 23–26 °C |
| Currumbin Alley | Around Feb | 3–6% | 7–8 kt | 22–26 °C |
Kitesurfing in Brisbane & Gold Coast: FAQ
- When is the best time to kitesurf in Brisbane & Gold Coast?
- None of the 6 spots we track in Brisbane & Gold Coast has a month where 60% of days reach 12 kt+; expect light, irregular wind and check forecasts.
- What are the windiest kite spots in Brisbane & Gold Coast?
- Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Main Beach (Southport) (Around Oct, up to 10% windy days); Miami Beach (Gold Coast) (Around Oct, up to 10% windy days); Surfers Paradise Beach (Around Oct, up to 10% windy days); Tallebudgera Valley (Around Oct, up to 10% windy days); Currumbin Alley (Around Feb, up to 6% windy days).
- How warm is the water for kitesurfing in Brisbane & Gold Coast?
- During each spot's wind season the sea is typically 17–26 °C. Bring a wetsuit for the cooler spots.
- Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in Brisbane & Gold Coast?
- We list 5 kite schools in Brisbane & Gold Coast, including Australian Surfing Adventures, Get Wet Surf School, Go Ride A Wave Surfers Paradise, LEARN TO KITESURF GOLD COAST, plus 2 kite shops.
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