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Yorkeys Knob

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Australia, Cairns, Australia
Coordinates: -16.8150, 145.7309
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Flat to choppy water with up to 1/2 meter of wave action. There are some flat riding area depending on the sand banks. There are 600 meters of rideable area before you get to the river mouth where you will find really nice flat conditions, but there are crocodiles and is not recommended for people who spend a lot of time in the water. Be warned don't kite north of the the rigging area as this can lead you to being swept onto rocks or the swimming area. Be aware of Stinger (jelly fish) during season. Nice wide sandy beach with grass strip behind the trees, allocated for wind/kite surfing only, near parking and water supply. Wind direction is S to SE usually 12-20 knts but can blow to 25 knts on good days. Very consistent during April to September. Best winds start from June. Usually builds up at noon till evening. You may need a light wetsuit in July and August otherwise expect water temps of 24°C and air temp of 28°C. Summer is ok but inconsistent and you do need a full stinger suit as there are deadly marine stingers from November to May. Water: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Smallwave. Features: Shower, Food, Parking. Rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert.

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Wind

6 kn

S · gusts 12 kn

Waves

0.6 m

5s period

Swell

0.5 m

Tide

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Updated 24/08/2026, 03:32:43

Forecast

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Wind scale
Max 35 kn
Max 1.5 m waves
Updated 24/08/2026, 03:32:44

Data: Open-Meteo

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Hazards

Be warned don't kite north of the the rigging area as this can lead you to being swept onto rocks or the swimming area.

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Source: Kiteforum.com (community-contributed). Verify locally before riding.

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