Kangaroo Island / Snelling Beach, Australia
Kangaroo Island / Snelling Beach, Australia is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Kangaroo Island / Snelling Beach, Australia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Kangaroo Island / Snelling Beach, Australia is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Kangaroo Island / Snelling Beach, 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
Located at the north coast of Kangaroo Island.
Nearest Airports
Distance
200km from spot
945km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Located at the north coast of Kangaroo Island.
Nearest Airports
Distance
200km from spot
945km from spot
Best Schools in South Australia
#1: RIDE Kitesurfing
5/5 (19)
#2: Kiteboarding School Adelaide
4.2/5 (5)
Riding Conditions in Kangaroo Island / Snelling Beach, Australia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Shorts/rash vest or shorty/spring suit November to April. Long arms/legs (3.2) for other months.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Shorts/rash vest or shorty/spring suit November to April. Long arms/legs (3.2) for other months.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Kangaroo Island / Snelling Beach, Australia is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is about 600m long and 120m deep. Enough space to safely launch kites. Rocks on both sides.
Choppy water with small waves, which can get bigger with a NW. At the end of the bay rocks in the water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Kangaroo Island / Snelling Beach, Australia is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is about 600m long and 120m deep. Enough space to safely launch kites. Rocks on both sides.
Choppy water with small waves, which can get bigger with a NW. At the end of the bay rocks in the water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
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
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in South Australia
#1: RIDE Kitesurfing
5/5 (19)
#2: Kiteboarding School Adelaide
4.2/5 (5)
Webcams around Kangaroo Island / Snelling Beach, Australia
Webcams around Kangaroo Island / Snelling Beach, Australia
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More about Kitesurfing in South Australia
More about South Australia
Wind stats in South Australia...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 65 |
| Feb | 61 |
| Mar | 52 |
| Apr | 37 |
| May | 34 |
| Jun | 36 |
| Jul | 44 |
| Aug | 47 |
| Sep | 50 |
| Oct | 53 |
| Nov | 53 |
| Dec | 58 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 28 kitesurf spots in South Australia.
Best months: January February September October November December
Best months: January February September October November December
Accomodation around the spot
Kangaroo Island / Snelling Beach, Australia
