About This Spot
Blacks Beach, Australia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Australia.
Situated in Australia, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With reliable winds, peaking from January to December, Blacks Beach, Australia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Always wind (except 2-3 weeks a year). We kite just about ever day of the year. We have two seasons: Southeasterly and Northeasterly. SE from January to August. You would be unlucky to more than 3 week in total days that aren't 15 knts average. NE from August to January.
When to Go
Warm water all year round. Air in January up to 36°C max, which drops until August to 24°C max. From August to January it becomes hotter again.
What to Expect
On SE winds the low tide is good with a 3-4 foot swell on the outside of 1 kilometer sand spit and flat water on the inside, in NE Winds the in side turns in to a milk pond, like glass.
Wind & Conditions
Always wind (except 2-3 weeks a year). We kite just about ever day of the year. We have two seasons: Southeasterly and Northeasterly. SE from January to August. You would be unlucky to more than 3 week in total days that aren't 15 knts average. NE from August to January.
Best Months
Water Conditions
On SE winds the low tide is good with a 3-4 foot swell on the outside of 1 kilometer sand spit and flat water on the inside, in NE Winds the in side turns in to a milk pond, like glass.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Go to Mackay, North Queensland, Australia. Then from the airport head for a taxi ask for Blacks Beach Northern Beaches, 25 min ride ($30), rooms on the beach (4-5* resorts - caravan parks in the area).
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