The wind seems to have left Adelaide for good Where in Aus has the best winter sailing? Might fill up the econovan and do a raod trip in a month or two and actually go for a sail for a change!

Steer well clear of WA in April / May

July is when we get the best winds but Queensland does better... I haven't looked at many sites though.

72% Victoria: www.windfinder.com/windstatistics/fawkner_beacon_hampton_beach?utm_source=www.windfinder.com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=redirect

38% WA: Geraldton
www.windfinder.com/windstats/windstatistic_geraldton_aero.htm

83% Queensland: cape flattery
www.windfinder.com/windstats/windstatistic_cape_flattery.htm

22% NSW
www.windfinder.com/windstats/windstatistic_the_entrance_norah_head.htm#

Thats unreal i have a sister up in QLD, i think now might be a good time to visit her why is it so windy in Autumn and winter there??

Post monsoon season through summer it settles into it's "trade wind" cycle. Possibly something to do with colder air down south moving up to the hotter north? Not as extreme or persistent as WA though.

Which gets to Greenrooms point - waves Jim, but not as you know them! The swell size it's hitting on the chart now could mean that a lot of the beaches will have smallish waves forming on tidal sand bars, but there aren't many spots that consistently get anything because of the barrier reef living up to its name. Alva Beach off Ayr just south of Townsville was one spot that seemed to get a good mix of both wind and waves. Not sure if it still rates and the local crew might have a few more spots?

There were always plenty of rumours of epic breaks out on the outer reef. Remember sitting on a dive boat in the lee of Ashmore Reef (I think?) watching half mast high swell wrap around the reef into a 20kt southerly thinking WTF! Never got out there with kit though. Not even sure of any who have - would be a full on boat expedition.....

Greenroom said...

Are there any places to wavesail in Cairns?

Na not really although I have seen photos of nice waves out on the reef. There was a group here years ago, who would charter a boat and go surfing on the reef on the right tide etc etc but they're long gone now or given up.

Greeny if you know Big Ben (Troppo) over your way, ask him but I wouldn't be racing over here to wave sail any time soon.

russh said...

fletchk said...

The wind seems to have left Adelaide for good Where in Aus has the best winter sailing? Might fill up the econovan and do a raod trip in a month or two and actually go for a sail for a change!

WTF - ????????????????????????????????????? You must have missed something last winter then

That's what i thought too cause you guys are not that far from us in VIC and we had a great season last year .

WTF - ????????????????????????????????????? You must have missed something last winter then

Yep i did, havent lived in through an Adelaide winter for 5 years. It hasnt been great for about the last month. I hope there is wind in winter but it might be a bit cold for me!

I agree with Fletcher. This season wasn't as good as last season; but it all depends on where you live and how many hours of driving time you are willing to allocate to the day. If I lived where you do, I reckon I would have a different opinion.

russh said...

..just the way some have gone on about how good its been at Sema4 this summer

Yes, I've had a terrific time at Sem's. However, I have sailed (I estimate) about half of what I sailed last season, and have been much more keen/available to sail this season.

russh said...


And if I did bother to travel I would have got a whole lot more sailing - driving up north

We all know you want to

Did you sail tonight ?

sharkbiscuit said...

Did you sail tonight ?

No wind no surf beach was nice