# Henley Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Adelaide, Australia.

> Henley Beach provides versatile conditions ranging from glassy flat water to modest chop, accommodating learners and early intermediate riders alike. South-facing orientation captures consistent sea breezes effectively. The sandy beach launch is straightforward and user-friendly. Popular with local kiters, this spot maintains accessible wind windows and manageable wave heights, making it a workhorse venue for skill development and casual sessions.

## Best time to kitesurf
Henley Beach has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jun, Jul and Sep: 23–26% of days reach 12 kt+, with 10 kt average daily wind, 13–15 °C water and 11–14 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14% | 10.3 | 22.2 | 22 |
| Feb | 15% | 10.2 | 21 | 22 |
| Mar | 8% | 9.2 | 19.6 | 21.3 |
| Apr | 7% | 8.3 | 17.4 | 19.2 |
| May | 11% | 8.3 | 14.1 | 16.6 |
| Jun | 23% | 9.6 | 12.6 | 14.8 |
| Jul | 23% | 9.5 | 11.3 | 13 |
| Aug | 19% | 9 | 12.2 | 13.4 |
| Sep | 26% | 9.5 | 14.1 | 15.3 |
| Oct | 20% | 10 | 15.2 | 16.9 |
| Nov | 17% | 10.1 | 17.1 | 18.5 |
| Dec | 16% | 10.1 | 19.6 | 20 |

## Highlights
- Good south wind access
- Beach launch setup
- Flat to choppy range
- Beginner-focused

## Amenities
Ample parking, Lifeguard patrol, Beach café

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -34.9317, 138.4667
- Destination guide: [Adelaide](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/adelaide)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [West Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/west-beach) — best around Sep, 23–26% windy days, 10 kt, water 13–15 °C (3 km)
- [Glenelg Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/glenelg-beach) — best around Sep, 23–26% windy days, 10 kt, water 13–15 °C (4 km)

## Kite schools
- [Kiteboarding School Adelaide](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kiteboarding-school-adelaide) (3 km)
- [Ride Kitesurfing](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/ride-kitesurfing) — https://ridekitesurfing.com.au/ (12 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/henley-beach
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.