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Herald Island, Australia
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Herald Island, Australia
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Herald Island, Australia is a
Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Herald Island, Australia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Herald Island, Australia is a
Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Herald Island, Australia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Only accessible by boat. One hour boat ride from Townsville.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Brisbane (BNE)
1485km from spot
Townsville (TSV)
40km from spot
Mackay (MKY)
465km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Only accessible by boat. One hour boat ride from Townsville.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Brisbane (BNE)
1485km from spot
Townsville (TSV)
40km from spot
Mackay (MKY)
465km from spot
Herald Island, Australia, next to Townsville, Cairns, Australia
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#1: Skyhigh Kitesurfing
4.5/5 (8)
#2: Surf Connect
4.6/5 (100)
#3: WindSwell
5/5 (61)
Riding Conditions in Herald Island, Australia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm all year round, besides winter, then a shorty is needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE and SE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Herald Island, Australia.
Wind usually blows from E, ESE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Herald Island, Australia are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm all year round, besides winter, then a shorty is needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE and SE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Herald Island, Australia.
Wind usually blows from E, ESE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Herald Island, Australia are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Herald Island, Australia is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small, sandy spit, but enough space to launch kites.
Flat to choppy water. Look out for anchored boats.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Herald Island, Australia is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small, sandy spit, but enough space to launch kites.
Flat to choppy water. Look out for anchored boats.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Boats .
Beach risk reported: None .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Boats .
Beach risk reported: None .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Queensland
#1: Skyhigh Kitesurfing
4.5/5 (8)
#2: Surf Connect
4.6/5 (100)
#3: WindSwell
5/5 (61)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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9 kitesurf schools
and
68 kitesurf spots
in Queensland.
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