Ayliffe Park is along Golden Beach in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast and is a great spot for windsurfing, wingfoiling & kitesurfing. In recent times a huge storm ripped a huge hole in Bribie Island about 700m long creating a second entrance into the Caloundra estuary. Talking to locals this
Also known as Turners Campsite, this spot provides fabulous speed runs in a NE breeze. Best tide is generally high however can be sailed on lower tides in the channels. There is a bit of a muddy bottom here. Access Turners Camp Road from Bribie Island main road where you
Port Douglas is located in Far North Queensland approximately 66km (1 hour drive) from Cairns. Whilst the windsurfing here is not world-class, it is a good spot for some flat-water-blasting and bump-and-jump during the winter months in Australia where you can escape the cold of the southern states. This is
The Noosa River Dog Beach at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast (which is an off-leash area for dogs) is a great spot to launch for windsurfing, kitesurfing & wingfoiling. The best wind direction here in N, NNE. Could also work in SW but expect it to be a bit gusty
Windsurfing & Kitesurfing at Sandstone Point (Pebble Beach) This is a lovely spot for beginners in the lighter winds and for flat water blasters & bump-and-jump sailors as the wind increases during the day. This is a good spot if you are looking to sail solo as it is pretty
Local’s windsurf & wing foil from here in front of the Keppel Bay Sailing Club which held the 2023 Australian Wing Foil Championships and in 2024 a wing foil dash for cash race. This spot works in NE/SE (ESE is best and is by far the most prominent wind direction).
Yorkeys Knob (Cairns, Far North QLD) Yorkeys Knob located just 17 mins drive SW of Cairns, is the go-to location for kitesurfing, windsurfing and wingfoiling for Cairns locals. Suited To This area is best suited to intermediate riders who are looking for some bump-and-jump as the water can get choppy
Elliot Heads Main Beach Windsurfing, Kitesurfing & Wing Foiling The Main Beach in front of the Elliot Heads caravan park offers fabulous blue water suited to all wind sports disciplines. This spot has excellent flat water for blasting around and bump and jump in some nice swell and small waves,
Mitchell Park Boat Ramp on the Gold Coast broad water is one of the go-to locations for Gold Coast locals whether it be kite, wingding or windsurfing. This spot works best in a SE breeze but it can also work in a NE and N breeze. This spot is ideal
Burrum Heads Windsurfing, Wing Foiling & Kitesurfing Burrum Heads is a lovely little coastal fishing village located about 20 mins drive north of Hervey Bay. It is a top spot for windsurfer speed sailing when the right conditions come together i.e. a solid 15 to 25 knot SE breeze (which
Hervey Bay – South Beach This spot is located to the south of the Marina in Urangan to the west of the town of Hervey Bay and works best in a S breeze but can work from SSW to E. It is suited to windsurfing (further away from shore) &
The Noosa River mouth at Noosa Heads on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is a popular spot for flat water sailing for kiters in a N to E (NE being the most ideal) wind on an out-going tide. The most consistent times of year being from September through to February. Outside of
Green Island is located in the Coral Sea on the Great Barrier Reef and is only accessible by boat or helicopter from Cairns. Here you will find some of the best windsurfing in Australia for those that love slalom or flat water high speed sailing. At low tide the reef
Catseye Bay – Hamilton Island Catseye Bay is a beautiful turquoise blue bay with a part sandy bottom and part reef. For clear wind, it works best in a N or ENE and anything in between. N is directly on-shore. Unfortunately is this not the dominant wind direction here. ESE
Kitesurfing & windsurfing at Stone Island, Bowen Stone Island is located about 2km from the mainland at Bowen in QLD. You can either sail there or charter a boat to get out there. Smile Kitesurfing sometimes do excursions out there. This spot works in a SE or NE breeze. Once
Alva Beach is located approximately 103km (1:20 drive) south of Townsville and 132km north of Bowen (1:30 drive). This place is a mecca for kitesurfers with super flat water in a tidal lagoon and works in all tides. The water is too shallow to foil safely however windsurfers could sail
Golden Beach in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast is a fabulous spot for people to learn kitesurfing due to the large shallow areas and lots of sand bars to retreat to and take a break. This spot works on either a NE or SE breeze depending on which way the
Farnborough Beach is located at the northern end of the main beach in Yeppoon in Northern Queensland. This spot works best in a SE or NE breeze and is great for windsurfers & kitesurfers who like some small wave action. For wing foilers, wade out a little further past the
Bongaree is a great spot for intermediate & advanced flat-water sailors in a SW-S-SE breeze (particularly on an outgoing tide) with some bump-and-jump possible in the channel. At low tide there is some good speed sailing. There is also some nice wave jumping on small waves breaking on sandbars as
Tannum Sands – Main Beach A popular spot for local kitesurfers, windsurfers & wing dingers is the main beach of Tannum Sands. This spot works best in a E to SE breeze but would also work in a NW. NE is no good as it is directly on-shore. The predominant
