About This Spot
Hervey Bay / Urangan Pier, 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 E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from January to December, Hervey Bay / Urangan Pier, Australia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Season normally lasts until April or so, when the winds tend W and SW and get patchy. Wind is average of 10-15 kts, up to 20+ kts sometimes. During summer, the normal wind direction is SE. SE is best, as it is sideshore. ESE and E (sideonshore) are fine too. Good spot on low tide with SE wind.
When to Go
Air temps over the season average from low 20's (at the beginning) to mid 30's in the middle of Summer. Water is normally a few degrees lower. A wetsuit (short suit) is nice at the beginning and end of the season. Only a rashie (and lots of sunscreen) required during summer though.
What to Expect
Mostly flat water. Some minor chop/swell when tide comes up. Huge pier into the ocean.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction
Season normally lasts until April or so, when the winds tend W and SW and get patchy. Wind is average of 10-15 kts, up to 20+ kts sometimes. During summer, the normal wind direction is SE. SE is best, as it is sideshore. ESE and E (sideonshore) are fine too. Good spot on low tide with SE wind.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Mostly flat water. Some minor chop/swell when tide comes up. Huge pier into the ocean.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Hervey Bay Airport, travel straight into Hervey Bay on Booral Road (which becomes Elizabeth Street) until you get to the Esplanade. Turn right and you're there! If you're not coming from the airport (ie you're already in Hervey Bay), just follow the Esplanade to Urangan, you can't miss the pier, it's huge!
Location
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