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Cocos Keeling Islands / Shacks

๐Ÿ“ Australia ยท Kiteboarding spot

Cocos Keeling Islands / Shacks is a kiteboarding spot in Australia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, ESE, SE, SSE, S wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

CountryAustralia
Water typeOpen ocean
Best wind directionE, ESE, SE, SSE, S
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September, October, November
Coordinates-12.1731, 96.8182

About Cocos Keeling Islands / Shacks

The normal is is offshore, and a kite is hard to launch. But works with wind from South, which is rare. For kitesurfers, kiteboarders, snowkiters and landkiters. All info you ever wanted! Forum, Spots, Videos

When is the best time to kitesurf at Cocos Keeling Islands / Shacks?

The best time to kite Cocos Keeling Islands / Shacks is May, June, July, August, September, October, November, when the E, ESE, SE, SSE, S wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Cocos Keeling Islands / Shacks offers open ocean conditions with E, ESE, SE, SSE, S wind (Trade wind).

How do I get to Cocos Keeling Islands / Shacks?

Short walk

Hazards at Cocos Keeling Islands / Shacks

Reefs, None.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Cocos Keeling Islands / Shacks?

5 kite schools operate in Australia. See kite schools in Australia โ†’

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 ยท part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.