Magnetic Island / Horseshoe Bay, Australia is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Magnetic Island / Horseshoe Bay, Australia is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
From the Townsville Aiport catch a taxi or shuttle bus to the ferry terminal, then take the ferry to Magnetic island (25mins). Find the bay in the north of the island, a bus will take you there.
From the Townsville Aiport catch a taxi or shuttle bus to the ferry terminal, then take the ferry to Magnetic island (25mins). Find the bay in the north of the island, a bus will take you there.
Riding Conditions in Magnetic Island / Horseshoe Bay, Australia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer: day time temp 30-35°C. Water temp 29°C. Wear a lyrca suit or rash vest with long sleeves to protect against jellyfish stings, and sunburn. Winter: day time temp 22-27°C. Water temp 22°C. Short wetsuit is comfortable.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
In the summer, if the wind is Northerly, it's best at Horseshoe Bay.
Wind
usually
blows
from N
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Magnetic Island / Horseshoe Bay, Australia are
January, February, March, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer: day time temp 30-35°C. Water temp 29°C. Wear a lyrca suit or rash vest with long sleeves to protect against jellyfish stings, and sunburn. Winter: day time temp 22-27°C. Water temp 22°C. Short wetsuit is comfortable.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
In the summer, if the wind is Northerly, it's best at Horseshoe Bay.
Wind
usually
blows
from N
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Magnetic Island / Horseshoe Bay, Australia are
January, February, March, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Magnetic Island / Horseshoe Bay, Australia is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Long sandy bay, about 3km. Only few people around. Get out of their way.
Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Magnetic Island / Horseshoe Bay, Australia is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Long sandy bay, about 3km. Only few people around. Get out of their way.
Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
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
There is
no beach users
reported here.
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.
