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The Granites is a kiteboarding spot in Australia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, SSE, S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, SSE, S |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Coordinates | -36.6810, 139.8598 |
About The Granites
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 (sideonshore) 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 The Granites?
The best time to kite The Granites is January, February, March, November, December, when the SE, SSE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
The Granites offers open ocean conditions with SE, SSE, S wind (Thermal wind).
How do I get to The Granites?
No walk
Hazards at The Granites
None, Rocks, Cars.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.