About This Spot
Mackay East Point, 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 NE–SE winds throughout the season, Mackay East Point, Australia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Average wind is 13 to 18 knots SE. September to December NE are predominant. Best in a SE wind but is still good in a NE.
When to Go
Season is all year round. Water temp is nice. Due to jellyfishes a stinger suit applies from October to April, otherwise just shorts.
What to Expect
This spot can be ridden at any tide height. A huge area for riding, basically like a kiteboard fun park with sandbars, flat glassy sections and also wave riding just over the sandbar. There is a river mouth (Pioneer River, look out for boats) as well that can be ridden in an outgoing tide. Nice. Jellyfishes from October to April.
Wind & Conditions
NE · SE
Best wind direction
Average wind is 13 to 18 knots SE. September to December NE are predominant. Best in a SE wind but is still good in a NE.
Best Months
Water Conditions
This spot can be ridden at any tide height. A huge area for riding, basically like a kiteboard fun park with sandbars, flat glassy sections and also wave riding just over the sandbar. There is a river mouth (Pioneer River, look out for boats) as well that can be ridden in an outgoing tide. Nice. Jellyfishes from October to April.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Fly From Brisbane to Mackay. Takes about an hour and a bit. Call the local kiteshop and they will pick you up. It is a dirt/sand road to get to the Point but any car is fine as long as you keep on the track.
Location
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