Kite Spot Yorkeys Knob - Australia

Description

In Tropical North Queensland, the popular Kite Surfing beach is Yorkeys Knob. On any day with more than 10 knots of breeze, the southern end of the beach will be lined with kite surfers trying to jump waves and dodge each other in the surf. Spectators are always amazed to watch the surfers in action.

This Beach is great for beginner and experience kitesurfers!

During the sommer month November - March, there are dangerous Box Jelly in the water.

How to go there

From Cairns drive North, it is about 15km to drive and then turn right to the Yorkeys Knob Beach.

Location

GPS Longitude	145°43.6272
GPS Latitude	16°48.657

Spot information

Saison:	April-October
Style:	Freestyle Freeride Jump & Bump
Amenities:	Shop, Rental,
Dangers:	Other water craft,Visible hazards,Currents,
Bottom type:	Sandy,Deep
Possible wind directions:	SE - SE
Wind starts:	In the afternoon
Wind type:	Thermal
Wind force:	Medium (16 - 25 knots)
Tide:	No tide dependency
Current:	Medium ( 2-5 knots)
Water quality:	Clean
Rider level:	Everyone
Week frequency:	Few people
Weekend frequency:	Crowded

Useful information

Country:	Australia
Next town:	Cairns
Next airport:	Cairns
Distance to city:	Take a car
Access time:	Less than 5 minutes
Special access:	No access issues

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