Yorkeys Knob, Australia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE and SSE
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Yorkeys Knob, Australia !
Yorkeys Knob, Australia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE and SSE
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Yorkeys Knob, Australia !
How to get there
10 minutes north of the airpoirt or 15 mins north of the city. Buses do run from the city center. If driving with a car, take the Yorkeys Knob turn off and follow your nose to the beach. Kite area is 200m north of the main beach. It is the 2nd beach north to the airport.
10 minutes north of the airpoirt or 15 mins north of the city. Buses do run from the city center. If driving with a car, take the Yorkeys Knob turn off and follow your nose to the beach. Kite area is 200m north of the main beach. It is the 2nd beach north to the airport.
You may need a light wetsuit in July and August otherwise expect water temps of 24°C and air temp of 28°C. Summer is ok but inconsistent and you do need a full stinger suit as there are deadly marine stingers from November to May.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE and SSE
.
There is
Trade wind
at Yorkeys Knob, Australia.
Wind direction is S to SE usually 12-20 knts but can blow to 25 knts on good days. Very consistent during April to September. Best winds start from June. Usually builds up at noon till evening.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and SSE, S
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Yorkeys Knob, Australia are
June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
You may need a light wetsuit in July and August otherwise expect water temps of 24°C and air temp of 28°C. Summer is ok but inconsistent and you do need a full stinger suit as there are deadly marine stingers from November to May.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE and SSE
.
There is
Trade wind
at Yorkeys Knob, Australia.
Wind direction is S to SE usually 12-20 knts but can blow to 25 knts on good days. Very consistent during April to September. Best winds start from June. Usually builds up at noon till evening.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and SSE, S
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Yorkeys Knob, Australia are
June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Yorkeys Knob, Australia is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice wide sandy beach with grass strip behind the trees, allocated for wind/kite surfing only, near parking and water supply.
Flat to choppy water with up to 1/2 meter of wave action. There are some flat riding area depending on the sand banks. There are 600 meters of rideable area before you get to the river mouth where you will find really nice flat conditions, but there are crocodiles and is not recommended for people who spend a lot of time in the water. Be warned don't kite north of the the rigging area as this can lead you to being swept onto rocks or the swimming area. Be aware of Stinger (jelly fish) during season.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Yorkeys Knob, Australia is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice wide sandy beach with grass strip behind the trees, allocated for wind/kite surfing only, near parking and water supply.
Flat to choppy water with up to 1/2 meter of wave action. There are some flat riding area depending on the sand banks. There are 600 meters of rideable area before you get to the river mouth where you will find really nice flat conditions, but there are crocodiles and is not recommended for people who spend a lot of time in the water. Be warned don't kite north of the the rigging area as this can lead you to being swept onto rocks or the swimming area. Be aware of Stinger (jelly fish) during season.
Need to know
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Yorkeys Knob, Australia.
The spot has
Toilets facilities
.
There is
Food
available on the spot
Stay north of the rigging area. Beginners please stay south of the main area and stay out of the high use area. Do not teach here as there are 2 schools that have permits and you will be fined by Marine parks if you run any commercial activity without a permit. Check about the stinger (jelly fish) season, which ends in June, before getting in the water.
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