Surfing is possible year round with winter temps around 5-15°C. Clear sunny days with a temp. 23-26°C in summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S, SSW and SW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Semaphore Beach, Australia.
Spring, summer and autumn is the best with the summer sea breeze being the best pattern at 15-25kts S-SW. Longest fetch is to the S-SW and 20-30kt storms can kick up quite a surf. Typical summer sea breeze pattern is 15-25 kts in the afternoon. Best conditions are cross-on, cross shore.
Wind
usually
blows
from S, SSW and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Semaphore Beach, Australia are
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Surfing is possible year round with winter temps around 5-15°C. Clear sunny days with a temp. 23-26°C in summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S, SSW and SW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Semaphore Beach, Australia.
Spring, summer and autumn is the best with the summer sea breeze being the best pattern at 15-25kts S-SW. Longest fetch is to the S-SW and 20-30kt storms can kick up quite a surf. Typical summer sea breeze pattern is 15-25 kts in the afternoon. Best conditions are cross-on, cross shore.
Wind
usually
blows
from S, SSW and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Semaphore Beach, Australia are
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Semaphore Beach, Australia is a
Shallow and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Launch and land paradise. Long wide beaches as far as the eye can see that are relatively unpopulated when the wind is blowing. Easy car parking anywhere off the Esplanade. Wide nature strips (grass), for packing up and a large barrier dune system in between. Some beach showers and hoses. One long jetty in Semaphore. Semaphore Beach is part of the Adelaide Metropolitan coastline, one long beach extending from North.
Located on the eastern side of the Gulf of St. Vincent in South Australia, Semaphore is protected from ocean swell by Kangaroo Island to the South. Inshore depths of up to 15-20 ft. for the average kite run producing a short chop with a bit of variety of wave structure. Combine sea breeze with incoming tide and there is a 3-5 knts current.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Semaphore Beach, Australia is a
Shallow and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Launch and land paradise. Long wide beaches as far as the eye can see that are relatively unpopulated when the wind is blowing. Easy car parking anywhere off the Esplanade. Wide nature strips (grass), for packing up and a large barrier dune system in between. Some beach showers and hoses. One long jetty in Semaphore. Semaphore Beach is part of the Adelaide Metropolitan coastline, one long beach extending from North.
Located on the eastern side of the Gulf of St. Vincent in South Australia, Semaphore is protected from ocean swell by Kangaroo Island to the South. Inshore depths of up to 15-20 ft. for the average kite run producing a short chop with a bit of variety of wave structure. Combine sea breeze with incoming tide and there is a 3-5 knts current.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February, March, November and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Bridge
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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, February, March, November and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Bridge
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Semaphore Beach, Australia.
There is
Food
available on the spot
This area has a risk of bans due to the city location - more kites and more people. Summer of 2005 saw strict bans in place and a designated spot near the surf lifesaving club. However wind 2006 saw a relaxing of the bans to just must be members of the Australian Kitesurfing Association (AKSA) which really is important anyway. In the summer months with the hooking sea breezes we stand to loose access from uncontrolled kites and riders. Rules are: Keep a safe distance from others down wind when launching - this is the most commonly broken rule and leads to the most incidents. Get out on the water and stay out until you are finished, do not kitesurf close to shore unless you want to kill a swimmer, remember there are small children in these shallows. On light wind days, do something else or sit and enjoy the beach, DO NOT FLY YOUR KITE IN MARGINAL WINDS ON THE BEACH! - not only is the kite likely to fall, there are always more people on the beach on these days. Always have a launcher and lander for your kite on busy beaches. Find a less crowded spot, don't show pony for the crowd. Remember it is everyones beach, but no one wants to be out the back in the deeper water, except us, so get out there and we will have no problem.
Webcams around Semaphore Beach, Australia
Webcams around Semaphore Beach, Australia
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
More about Kitesurfing in South Australia
More about South Australia
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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
