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Goolwa (Hindmarsh Island)

๐Ÿ“ Australia ยท Kiteboarding spot

Goolwa (Hindmarsh Island) is a kiteboarding spot in Australia, with open water conditions and prevailing SE, SSE, S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.

CountryAustralia
Water typeOther
Best wind directionSE, SSE, S
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, November, December
Coordinates-35.5138, 138.7974

About Goolwa (Hindmarsh Island)

Best time of the year is summer when the prevailing SE wind patterns set up the sea breeze. Wind will normally go to the south about midday in summer and then pick up to smaller sized gear at about 4 pm. Be ready for very strong wind at this time, sometimes it comes in and sometimes not. For kitesurfers, kiteboarders, snowkiters and landkiters. All info you ever wanted! Forum, Spots, Videos

When is the best time to kitesurf at Goolwa (Hindmarsh Island)?

The best time to kite Goolwa (Hindmarsh Island) is January, February, March, November, December, when the SE, SSE, S wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Goolwa (Hindmarsh Island) offers open water conditions with SE, SSE, S wind (Thermal wind).

How do I get to Goolwa (Hindmarsh Island)?

Short walk

Hazards at Goolwa (Hindmarsh Island)

Ships.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Goolwa (Hindmarsh Island)?

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