KiteGlobeFalse Bay
False Bay is a kiteboarding spot in Australia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Coordinates | -32.9733, 137.7054 |
About False Bay
Steady sea breezes 18-23 knots almost daily from Southwest to South. Whyalla hosts conditions of varying degrees. The best months are from late October through to late April when the sea breezes blow their strongest. Predominantly from the SE-SW they are commonly the strongest in the state due in part to the location of the deserts in the north and the shape of the gulf. Sea breezes generally blow best on the afternoon incoming tide and blow anywhere from 20-30 knots. For kitesurfers, kiteboarders, snowkiters and landkiters. All info you ever wanted! Forum, Spots, Videos
When is the best time to kitesurf at False Bay?
The best time to kite False Bay is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the SE, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
False Bay offers open ocean conditions with SE, SW wind (Thermal wind).
How do I get to False Bay?
Short walk
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.