Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
0%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
4.5kts
Avg Wind
year-round
24°
Avg Temp
feels 28°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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Beach BreakSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NW315°Best Wind
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
About This Spot
Kurrimine Beach is a developed coastal spot on Queensland's Far North Coast facing northeast into the Coral Sea. The area comprises multiple caravan parks and holiday facilities backed by dense rainforest, with sandy beach running along the entire developed section. The water is shallow near shore with sandbars and transitions to open ocean conditions offshore. This is primarily a beach break with minimal wave development due to the protected tropical coastline. Wind reliability is critically low at 0.4%, making consistent sessions rare. When northwest or westerly winds do arrive, they provide side-shore conditions. Average waves of 0.52m indicate this spot generates minimal swell, relying entirely on wind-generated chop. Water temperatures average 24.4°C year-round, suitable for minimal wetsuit use. Best suited for absolute beginners on the rare occasions wind aligns favorably. Significant pedestrian and caravan park traffic requires awareness. Limited wave potential and extremely unreliable wind make this a marginal kitesurfing destination; nearby reef and island breaks are preferable alternatives.
Hazards & Safety
Shallow water and sandbars near shore
Dense forest vegetation limiting land access
Low wind reliability (0.4%) - marginal conditions
Boat traffic indicators visible in multiple locations
Choppy water conditions reduce ride quality
Caravan parks and developed areas with pedestrian traffic
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
27°C
Avg Water Temp
0.5m
Avg Waves
💨 Choppy
Typical Conditions
🩳 Boardshorts
Typical Wetsuit
Normal wind chop, typical conditions
Wind Characteristics
SEDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Best
Morning
6am – 12pm
1%wind days
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
1%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
1%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
0%
4kts
27°feels 33°
31°
Eve
~18d
Feb
0%
4kts
27°feels 32°
30°
AM
~22d
Mar
1%
4kts
27°feels 32°
Monthly Water Conditions
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