The Queensland Sunshine Coast runs from
Caloundra in the south to Tewantin (near
Noosa Heads) in the north situated on the Noosa River. The coastline is some 65 km (40 miles) comprising of spectacular beaches with turquoise blue water, bays and inlets.
It is a very popular area for wind sports all year round due to its warm tropical climate with temperatures rarely dipping below 20 degrees C. Combine this with sea water temperatures of 26 to 28 deg C during summer & 20 to 22 deg C in winter (and even warmer in its coastal lakes), it is very comfortable for sailing. Wetsuits are optional.
The Windy Season
The best time for wind sports such as kitesurfing, wing foiling & windsurfing typically fall during the Aussie spring & summer months (October to March). During this period the region experiences predictable & consistent wind conditions.
The predominant sea breeze is typically SE to S or N to NE.
The Hot Spots
There are numerous great spots along the Sunshine Coast for all disciplines of wind sports.
Starting from the south,
Caloundra is a favourite with its fabulous flat-water kiteing at
Golden Beach and wing dinging plus flat water windsurfing at
Ayliffe Park and wave riding and down-winders at its surf beaches.
Just a little further north near
Noosa Heads you will find
Lake Cootharaba which is a safe shallow lake for beginners and up and
Lake Weyba which works in a S/SE/E and also in a Northerly.
Noosa River Mouth is a great spot for more advanced kiters & wingdingers.
Where To Stay
Caloundra is a great base for accessing all of the spots in the Sunshine Coast with a great variety of hotels, apartments and camping grounds.
A favourite is the
Golden Beach Holiday Park which is just a short stroll to Golden Beach and its fabulous kiting, windsurfing & winging spots.
If you like a little luxury, there are plenty of options on
Noosa Heads, however if you are a camper you might like the
Boreen Point Camping Ground which is right on the
Lake Cootharaba.
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