Kitesurf Location - Magnetic Island / Horseshoe Bay ( ID magnetic_island___horseshoe_bay )
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Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Next Big City (Airport): Townsville
Next Town: Magnetic Island
Latitude: -19.1178
Longitude: 146.8581
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Beginner
Good for:
Features:
- Parking
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Type:
- Flat
Hazards:
- Ships/Boats
Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
- Tide Independent
Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds.Edit
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Medium
Hazards:
- None
Location crowds:
- None
Long sandy bay, about 3km. Only few people around. Get out of their way.Edit
Spring:
- Shorts
Summer:
- Shorts
Fall:
- Shorts
Winter:
- Shorty
Summer: day time temp 30-35°C. Water temp 29°C. Wear a lyrca suit or rash vest with long sleeves to protect against jellyfish stings, and sunburn. Winter: day time temp 22-27°C. Water temp 22°C. Short wetsuit is comfortable.Edit
Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
- January
Wind Type:
No Information
Best Direction:
- N
Main Direction:
- N
In the summer, if the wind is Northerly, it's best at Horseshoe Bay.Edit
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk
From the Townsville Aiport catch a taxi or shuttle bus to the ferry terminal, then take the ferry to Magnetic island (25mins). Find the bay in the north of the island, a bus will take you there.Edit
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