Riding Conditions in Henley Beach South, Australia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Shorts/rash vest or shorty/spring suit November to April. Long arms/legs (3.2) for other months.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, SSE, S, SSW, SW and NNW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Henley Beach South, Australia.
Spring and summer (November to February): sea breezes (SW) give most consistent conditions. Watch for windshifts to SE (slight offshore and gusty) late in the day. Autumn (March to May) is nearly windless. Winter. Pre-frontal NWs..a great ride at "The Wall", North Haven (15km north). Post frontal W-SWs an OK ride, but can be very choppy - try Seacliff(15 km south) .
Wind
usually
blows
from SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Henley Beach South, Australia are
January, July, August, September, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Shorts/rash vest or shorty/spring suit November to April. Long arms/legs (3.2) for other months.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, SSE, S, SSW, SW and NNW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Henley Beach South, Australia.
Spring and summer (November to February): sea breezes (SW) give most consistent conditions. Watch for windshifts to SE (slight offshore and gusty) late in the day. Autumn (March to May) is nearly windless. Winter. Pre-frontal NWs..a great ride at "The Wall", North Haven (15km north). Post frontal W-SWs an OK ride, but can be very choppy - try Seacliff(15 km south) .
Wind
usually
blows
from SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Henley Beach South, Australia are
January, July, August, September, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Henley Beach South, Australia is a
Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Majority of days suitable for kiting there will be few, if any, other beach users. Please respect all other beach users. Avoid placing kites/lines near beach access walkways.
River Torrens outlet flows a few times a year. Water may become cloudy/dirty for a few days following heavy rain. Sharks have been sighted close to shore at these times. Shark Patrols (rotary and fixed wing aircraft) operate daily during summer months. Stay well clear of swimmers.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Henley Beach South, Australia is a
Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Majority of days suitable for kiting there will be few, if any, other beach users. Please respect all other beach users. Avoid placing kites/lines near beach access walkways.
River Torrens outlet flows a few times a year. Water may become cloudy/dirty for a few days following heavy rain. Sharks have been sighted close to shore at these times. Shark Patrols (rotary and fixed wing aircraft) operate daily during summer months. Stay well clear of swimmers.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January and February
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Animals
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January and February
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Animals
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Henley Beach South, Australia.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
There is
Food
available on the spot
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) permission required to fly kites - within 4000m of airport. CASA has allocated a kite flying area - limited to the beach and 500m out to sea between Gilmore Rd and the River Torrens outlet. AKSA membership strongly recommended. Respect other beach users/avoid swimmers. Keep kites and lines well clear of beach access walkways.
Webcams around Henley Beach South, Australia
Webcams around Henley Beach South, Australia
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 28 kitesurf spots in South Australia.
Best months: January February September October November December
Best months: January February September October November December
