Best Time to Ride · Tow foiling · Australia
Tow foiling in Australia
2 tow foiling spots in Australia. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for tow foiling.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best waves in Australia: January–May (around 1.8 m, water 23°C, shorty).
- Top picks: Margaret River – Surfers Point & Gold Coast – Snapper Rocks.
Margaret River – Surfers PointWestern Australia, Australia · best June–AugustAdvanced only · 19°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PER 244 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Gold Coast – Snapper RocksQueensland, Australia · best February–MayIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ OOL 4 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum.
Month by month in Australia
| Month | Waves | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.7 m | 23°C | shorty | 27°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.7 m | 23°C | shorty | 27°C |
| MarchMar | 1.8 m | 24°C | shorty | 26°C |
| AprilApr | 1.8 m | 23°C | shorty | 23°C |
| MayMay | 2 m | 22°C | shorty | 21°C |
| JuneJun | 2 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 19°C |
| JulyJul | 2.2 m | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 18°C |
| AugustAug | 2.1 m | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 19°C |
| SeptemberSep | 1.9 m | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| OctoberOct | 1.9 m | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| NovemberNov | 1.6 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 24°C |
| DecemberDec | 1.7 m | 22°C | shorty | 26°C |
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for tow foiling in Australia?
Best waves in Australia: January–May (around 1.8 m, water 23°C, shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in Australia?
It depends on the month: about 24°C water in March (shorty) and about 19°C in August (3/2 wetsuit).
Is Australia good for beginners?
The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.
Which airport is closest?
Perth International Airport (PER), 244 km from Margaret River – Surfers Point; Gold Coast Airport (OOL), 4 km from Gold Coast – Snapper Rocks.