Kitesurf Location - Blacksmiths Beach ( ID blacksmiths_beach )
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Continent:
Australia
Country:
Australia
Next Big City (Airport):
Newcastle
Next Town:
Blacksmiths
Latitude:
-33.0827
Longitude:
151.6593
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Beginner - Intermediate - Expert
Good for:
Features:
- Shower - Toilet - Parking
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Type:
- Flat - Chop - Small Wave (< 1m)
Hazards:
- Mole
Quality:
- Crystal Clear
Best Tide:
No Information
With the tide going out, the Swansea channel right next to the beach provides great sailing in smooth water with a tide of a couple of knots running out, with small waves.
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Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Big
Hazards:
- None
Location crowds:
No Information
Good launching area, just keep away from the swimming and flagged areas.
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Spring:
No Information
Summer:
- Shorts
Fall:
No Information
Winter:
No Information
Summer from late September through to February.
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Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
- January - February - October - November - December
Wind Type:
- Thermal Winds
Best Direction:
No Information
Main Direction:
- NE
Best wind: NE. NE sea breezes from late September through to February.
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Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk
Pacific highway at Blacksmiths, southern end of the beach adjacent to the Swansea channel.
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Respect the lifeguards and children who train for the surf lifesaving carnivals. One of the best spots in Newcastle when it is going. Just keep away from the swimming and flagged areas.
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