Really basic question: I know that the best winds for a beginner are cross shore or cross onshore, but not onshore and definitely NOT offshore. However when I look at the seabreeze chart and google maps I cannot tell which directions would be best for a beginner at Botany Bay in Sydney.

My understanding is:
South easterlies / South Westerlies = bad
North easterlies / North Westerlies = good

From google maps it looks like easterlies would blow you straight back into the bay also, making them good too. Can someone please confirm this is correct?

Also, if there are any newbie buddies / groups that kitesurf at Botany Bay when conditions are suitable on Saturdays or Sundays please let me know. I am at the can body drag / cannot stand on board phase

Cheers

^^^ What kyteryder said

"ideal" is summer time, when the wind is north-easterly

Can someone please hit the fast forward button so we can get to summer already?

actually, I am enjoying my first winter kiting after a very marginal summer. The cold and gusty conditions meant that I was on my own most of the time and really improved my skills in the waves. We have had some great southerlies and not too bad westerlies, all of which are kiteable around my area. The isolation that winter brings is both a little scary, but also one that keeps me so stoked...me, the ocean, the wind, and sea eagles cruizing around my kite checking me out. That and the odd dolphin that pop up to scare the poop out of me ensures me that my adrenaline still works!

Thanks guys. Really appreciate all the great feedback. Especially KIT33R. That's awesome. Cheers