Best windsurfing spots in Australia
The best windsurfing spots in Australia over the whole year.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Australia: January, December. Then about 13 windy days a month and water around 22°C (shorty).
- Top picks: Sydney Harbour – Rose Bay, Coronation Beach & Melbourne – St Kilda.
- For beginners: Sydney Harbour – Rose Bay, Melbourne – St Kilda & Safety Bay – Bent Street.
Coronation BeachWestern Australia · best January, November–December6 good monthsIntermediate and up · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ GET 30 km2
Sydney Harbour – Rose BayNew South Wales · best January–March, October–December0 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 21°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ SYD 12 km3
Safety Bay – Bent StreetWestern Australia · best January, December4 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ PER 46 km4
Margaret River – Surfers PointWestern Australia · best January–February, November–December1 good monthsAdvanced only · 20°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PER 244 km5
Melbourne – St KildaVictoria · best January–March, November–December0 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 21°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ MEB 17 km6
LancelinWestern Australia · best January, December2 good monthsIntermediate and up · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ PER 119 kmThe best windsurfing spots in Australia, ranked by windy days through the year, warm water and the number of good months, from years of weather data. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Australia
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 23°C | shorty | 28°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 23°C | shorty | 29°C |
| MarchMar | 8 | 22°C | shorty | 27°C |
| AprilApr | 5 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 24°C |
| MayMay | 5 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| JuneJun | 7 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 18°C |
| JulyJul | 8 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 17°C |
| AugustAug | 7 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 18°C |
| SeptemberSep | 7 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 24°C |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 22°C | shorty | 27°C |
Averages of the 6 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for windsurfing in Australia?
Best time for windsurfing in Australia: January, December. Then about 13 windy days a month and water around 22°C (shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in Australia?
It depends on the month: about 23°C water in February (shorty) and about 17°C in August (4/3 wetsuit).
Is Australia good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Sydney Harbour – Rose Bay, Melbourne – St Kilda & Safety Bay – Bent Street.
Which airport is closest?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 12 km from Sydney Harbour – Rose Bay; Geraldton Airport (GET), 30 km from Coronation Beach; Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), 17 km from Melbourne – St Kilda.