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Kitesurf Location - Fingal Bay ( ID fingal_bay )      Hits: 913
 
You are here: Australia > Australia > Kitesurf Location - Fingal Bay ( ID fingal_bay )
Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Next Big City (Airport):  Sydney, Newcastle
Next Town: Nelson Bay, Fingal Bay
Latitude:   -32.7396
Longitude: 152.1842
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
- Surfing
Features:
- Shop
- Rescue
- Shower
- Toilet
- Food

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Water
Type:
- Shallow
- Chop
- Small Wave (< 1m)
- Medium Wave (1-3m)
Hazards:
- Rocks

Quality:
- Crystal Clear
Best Tide:
- Tide Independent
Fingal Bay has two spots, surf on one side calm the other. A sandbar separates the two and you can jump it at high tide. Plenty of uncrowded room. Dolphins in the water year round.

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 Location
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Big

Hazards:
- None
Location crowds:
- None
Sandy beach, large sandbar, excellent launch and land area.

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 Weather
Spring:
- Shorty
Summer:
- Shorts
- Shorty

Fall:
- Shorty
Winter:
- Shorty
A spring suit is usually enough. Water around 21°C, air 25-30°C.

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 Wind

Wind Statistic   Wind Forecast   Wind Report   
Best Months:
- January
- February
- March
- November
- December
Wind Type:
- Thermal Winds

Best Direction:
- NE
Main Direction:
- NE
Northeast summer sea breeze is the best, can be ridden in Southeasterlies, 15-25 knots in general. Generally a summer spot due to offshore wind in winter months.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Medium Walk
Located near the tourist town of Nelson Bay, 2.5km drive north of Sydney. On the SE tip of the peninsula.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
- Other
Respect locals and wear a kite leash!

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