Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
Town Beach is a residential coastal location on Queensland's central coast facing eastward into open ocean. The spot features a sandy beach with suburban development directly inland, separated by a narrow vegetated buffer zone. Water conditions are predominantly choppy with very small average wave heights of 0.47 meters, making it suitable only for flat-water kitesurfing or learning. Wind reliability is critically low at 0.2%, indicating this is not a consistent wind location. The best wind direction for side-shore kitesurfing would be from the north (0°), parallel to the east-facing coastline. Average wind speed of 4.9 knots is marginal for kitesurfing, requiring lighter kites and larger boards. Water temperature averages 23.1°C year-round. This spot is best suited for absolute beginners on very rare calm days or for flat-water practice, but should not be relied upon as a regular kitesurfing destination due to minimal wind and wave conditions.
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Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
| Month | Wind Days | Avg Wind | Temp | Best Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1% | 5kts | 27°feels 32° | PM |
| Feb | 0% | 6kts | 27°feels 31° | PM |
| Mar | 0% | 5kts | 26°feels 31° |
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| Apr | 0% | 5kts | 24°feels 26° | PM |
| May | 0% | 5kts | 21°feels 22° | PM |
| Jun | 0% | 4kts | 18° | AM |
| Jul | 0% | 4kts | 17° | AM |
| Aug | 0% | 4kts | 19° | PM |
| Sep | 0% | 5kts | 21°feels 22° | PM |
| Oct | 0% | 5kts | 24°feels 27° | PM |
| Nov | 0% | 5kts | 26°feels 29° | PM |
| Dec | 1% | 5kts | 27°feels 30° | PM |