Have had a couple of the mission lads on Surfari with us recently. Not too much first hand info but from what they say you would be right about the beaches being fairly cramped. I'll see if I can dig up some details on the contacts down that way and pass them on. Would definately help to have some local knowledge. And if your heading any further North be sure to look us up.

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SURFARI said...

Have had a couple of the mission lads on Surfari with us recently. Not too much first hand info but from what they say you would be right about the beaches being fairly cramped. I'll see if I can dig up some details on the contacts down that way and pass them on. Would definately help to have some local knowledge. And if your heading any further North be sure to look us up.

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Hey Rob.. I'll keep an eye out for any info you uncover. Should be heading further up your way towards the end of the year - so I'll annoy you for more info then!
Cheers

Mission can be a bit of a failure sometimes especially in a South Easterly as Dunk Island can serve as a wind break. You may be better served to jump in the car and head a bit further north to Curramine Beach think its about 20 minutes drive from Mission.

Camo

I live in Innisfail which is about 1/2 hour drive north of Mission Beach. Have kited Mission a couple of times but it can be hit and miss with the wind. Dunk island is only 3-4 Km of the coast and it can make the wind a bit patchy. Beaches are great but tend to be a bit thin on the high tide the further south you go. We currently have 3 kiters living in the Innisfail area and for this reason love to have vistitors come and kite around the area. We mainly head to Kurrimine beach as it has the best aspect for the South east winds and the best variety. King reef is only a couple of 100m off the beach and you can kite out over the reef and spot the turtles, manta rays and reef sharks. On the low tide the reef shelters the waters and provides flat smooth conditions. At the southern end of the beach their is a break in the reef that allows the swell to roll in and we get a small surf breaking. No fear of crowds here and as I said we love to have vistors come and ride with us. If you have any more questions let me Know.

another spot to look at is hull heads just south of mission beach

Hi we have just arrived to Mission looks Ok? (kiting) I am spoilt as I live 2 min away from Caloundra Passage!! But it is allways fun trying, finding, doing new things you will see what I mean when you see me kite not pretty :-) looks like the winds will be on tomorrow sun 17th, Scotty (Unlike me he is good) is arriving tomorrow so it would be cool to catch a kite with you guys at Kurrimine beach if that's ok you can call me on 0419196067

sharmat said...

I live in Innisfail which is about 1/2 hour drive north of Mission Beach. Have kited Mission a couple of times but it can be hit and miss with the wind. Dunk island is only 3-4 Km of the coast and it can make the wind a bit patchy. Beaches are great but tend to be a bit thin on the high tide the further south you go. We currently have 3 kiters living in the Innisfail area and for this reason love to have vistitors come and kite around the area. We mainly head to Kurrimine beach as it has the best aspect for the South east winds and the best variety. King reef is only a couple of 100m off the beach and you can kite out over the reef and spot the turtles, manta rays and reef sharks. On the low tide the reef shelters the waters and provides flat smooth conditions. At the southern end of the beach their is a break in the reef that allows the swell to roll in and we get a small surf breaking. No fear of crowds here and as I said we love to have vistors come and ride with us. If you have any more questions let me Know.