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Whitsunday Island / Whithaven Beach

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Australia, Hamilton, Whitsunday Island, Australia
Coordinates: -20.2561, 149.0252
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Warm crystal clear water. Very beautiful. Whitehaven Beach is one of Australia's most pristine beaches, with something like 98% white silica sand. The Whitehaven beach is in the list of top ten international beaches because its really beautiful place in Australia. At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach is the gateway Hill, a beautiful entrance, where the tide moves the sand and water to create a fusion of attractive colors. Many people claim Hill inlet and Whitehaven Beach are the most beautiful places you have never seen. From December to June the predominant winds are E, SE to S. The pick of this period is March to June with good reliable winds. The wind regularly reaches 25 knts. Climate conditions: Summer temperatures are warm to hot, with some rain fall. Winter temperatures are superb with little rain. Water temperatures range between 23-27°C. Don't forget your sunscreen! The Australian sun burns. A rash vest with UV protection is a good idea for hours on the water. Water: Shallow, Flat. Features: None. Rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert.

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Wind

11 kn

SE · gusts 22 kn

Waves

0.5 m

3s period

Swell

0.3 m

Tide

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Updated 24/08/2026, 00:20:01

Forecast

Mon 24Tue 25Wed 26Thu 27Fri 28Sat 29Sun 30SE00:00SE06:00SE12:00SE18:00SE00:00SE06:00S12:00SE18:00E00:00S06:00SE12:00E18:00S00:00S06:00SE12:00SE18:00SE00:00SE06:00SE12:00SE18:00SE00:00SE06:00SE12:00SE18:00SE00:00SE06:00SE12:00SE18:00
Wind scale
Max 45 kn
Max 1.5 m waves
Updated 24/08/2026, 00:20:03

Data: Open-Meteo

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At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach is the gateway Hill, a beautiful entrance, where the tide moves the sand and water to create a fusion of attractive colors.

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