Hey there,

I'm planning a trip to Australia next year july to october. I was wondering if anyone can tell me which coast (east, west, south) has the highest chance of wind in those months. I prefer the west coast but I already heart that the wind is crap during those months. Is that right??

Anna

What about far north Queensland? Great weather and trade winds.

Hey Rhapsodie it would help to know what sort of sailing you want?

Late Sept and October would mean Gnaraloo (north west WA) is the best place in Oz, period. But it is hardcore wavesailing. If you wnat BumpnJump and don't mind the cold, Victoria would be hard to beat in July / Aug

WINDY MILLER said...

bump and jump,,,cold,,,,, pppfffttttt,,,, bloody sand gropers.

h o m e s i c k

Hey Miller, what would you call yourself?
A Sandgroper or Mexican?

groper for ever

We will convert Windy to a mexican yet

Rhapsodie said...

Hey thanks for all the replies.


Well I spent 3 months on Gran Canaria and thats where I learnt windsurfing (up to 20 knots) every day surfing;-). I think I wouldnt be able to surf 3m or higher waves though...
Beach start, water start are not a problem, but I guess waves would knock me out ;-)
I would be bringing my own gear.
I think north queensland would probably the warmest place to go in August..,but what about boxjelly fish?

Is there a place in Victoria where the waves are not as big??Probably not...haha.
Maybe I just have to beat the waves.

North Queensland is definitely the warmest in August, and winter is the "Low" season for jellyfish. Wear a full length wetsuit or a stinger suit to be sure.
Even less risk if you're out on the islands on the barrier reef - and you can snorkel when it's not blowing.

how far up the QLD coast do you need to go to get decent winds in winter...

wormy said...

THIS YEAR!! keep following the coast until you hit Albany WA!!!,

What about getting in a tinnie and heading over to Thursday Island or keep going to PNG? Thursday Island looks like a freaking awesome place for windsurfing and you don't need a passport.

Anyway I'd rather spend July/August in FNQ than in bright and sunny Victoria.

mabbott said...

how far up the QLD coast do you need to go to get decent winds in winter...

Winter is FNQ's season, normally

Usually can get a sail twice a week or more,Ive had about 3 sails since being back for 2 months, Theres been nothing for three weeks now and the forcast isnt great, Looks like you might get a bit up your way by wednesday Bob. Good luck.

Well, I had a look at some pics of green Island- looks beautiful. Is it possible to take windsurfing gear on those catamarans?

I will probably start my trip in Cairns going down the coast maybe to Melbourne or depending on the time, to Adelaide and catch a plane from there to Perth, will see if I take the gear all the way to Perth.

For now Im just waiting for a trip to Sylt, Germany in october

Rhapsodie said...

Well, I had a look at some pics of green Island- looks beautiful. Is it possible to take windsurfing gear on those catamarans?

I will probably start my trip in Cairns going down the coast maybe to Melbourne or depending on the time, to Adelaide and catch a plane from there to Perth, will see if I take the gear all the way to Perth.

For now Im just waiting for a trip to Sylt, Germany in october

Green Island is beautiful and great snorkelling too.
You can take your gear on the ferry and you need to because if it's windy the resort won't let you use their gear even if you are a guest. Grrrr!
Beware though, the prevailing wind is offshore and may be 30 - 40 knots.

Some of the best sailing I have had was in the Exmouth region (That's North WA Rhapsodie) in August / Sept when i spent 6 months in WA a few years ago. The SW breezes start real early in the season up there. Some good surfing (ie: Aussie surfing, is not windsurfing - surfing is with a board catching waves only - no sail ;-) ) as well, for when the wind is offshore in the morning. Around exmouth it is pretty rugged, but you can sail on the west side of the peninsula at some of the beach breaks, and I am also told that the easternside of the peninsula is excellent flatwater/speed sailing. I saw a couple of guys out with flat water speed gear when i was driving through exmouth, but spent all of my time on the west side. Send me a message if you want some tips on where to sail when you are there. Have a great trip....enjoy our country