Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
1%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
5.8kts
Avg Wind
year-round
22°
Avg Temp
feels 23°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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BaySpot Type
IntermediateSkill Level
NW315°Best Wind
Partially sheltered coastline with moderate, varied conditions
About This Spot
Bayhead is located within a major commercial port bay with northeast-facing coastline. The spot consists of protected bay waters bordered by extensive container terminal facilities and industrial infrastructure on multiple sides. The water shows visible tidal patterns and sediment dynamics typical of busy shipping channels. The bay's enclosed nature provides some wind acceleration but limits wave development. Wind reliability is exceptionally low at 1.2%, indicating this location receives insufficient consistent wind for reliable kitesurfing conditions. The bay experiences heavy commercial traffic with container ships and cargo vessels regularly transiting through the area. Best conditions occur with northwest winds (315°) providing side-shore flow along the northeast-facing shore. Water temperature averages 21.6°C with modest wave heights around 1.8m. This spot suits intermediate kiters seeking protected conditions and light wind days, though hazards from commercial shipping traffic require constant vigilance. The port environment and low wind reliability make this location marginal for dedicated kitesurfing sessions.
Hazards & Safety
Heavy commercial shipping traffic - container vessels and cargo ships constantly moving through bay
Port infrastructure and mooring lines
Shallow sandbank areas visible in water (lighter colored zones)
Strong tidal currents typical of major port bays
Limited fetch distance due to enclosed bay configuration
Potential collision risk with working vessels
Live Wind Forecast
Real-time wind conditions and 10-day forecast powered by ECMWF
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
23°C
Avg Water Temp
1.8m
Avg Waves
🌊 Rough
Typical Conditions
🏊 Spring Suit
Typical Wetsuit
Very rough conditions, advanced only
Wind Characteristics
NEDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
4%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
14%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
5%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
1%
6kts
25°feels 28°
25°
PM
~10d
Feb
0%
6kts
25°feels 28°
25°
PM
~10d
Mar
0%
6kts
25°feels 27°
Monthly Water Conditions
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