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Magnetic Island / Horseshoe Bay

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Australia, Magnetic Island, Australia
Coordinates: -19.1178, 146.8581
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Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds. Long sandy bay, about 3km. Only few people around. Get out of their way. In the summer, if the wind is Northerly, it's best at Horseshoe Bay. Summer: day time temp 30-35°C. Water temp 29°C. Wear a lyrca suit or rash vest with long sleeves to protect against jellyfish stings, and sunburn. Winter: day time temp 22-27°C. Water temp 22°C. Short wetsuit is comfortable. Water: Flat, Chop, Smallwave. Features: Parking. Rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert.

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14 kn

SE · gusts 19 kn

Waves

1.0 m

5s period

Swell

0.7 m

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Updated 20/08/2026, 06:59:55

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