A good kitesurfing location needs the following key factors: - Consistent regular wind of 15+ knots
- Side shore to onshore wind direction
- A good launching and landing zone
| Location | Best times of year | Notes | | Victoria | November to April | Sea breezes during summer. Occasional northerlies during winter. | | New South Wales | November to April | Sea breezes during summer. | | Tasmania | November to March | Many and varied locations. | | Queensland | May, July to September | Trade winds in tropics during winter. Sea breezes during the summer in the South East. | | Western Australia | September to April | Strong sea breezes over summer. |
Indonesia| Location | Best times of year | Notes | | Indonesia and Bali | July, August and September | South East trade winds. Mix of flat water and surf locations |
Europe
| Location | Best times of year | Notes | | Maui - Hawaii | Best: June, July, August (take 7,9,12)
Second best: April, May, September, October (take 9, 12, 14+)
| Maui Kiteboarding Zone Maps | | Cape Hatteras - North Carolina | March - November | Cape Hatteras Kiteboarding, SBC Kiteboard Magazine |
Mexico| Location | Best times of year | Notes | | La Ventana - Mexican state of Baja California Sur | November to April | | | Tulum, Quintana Roo | October to December. | You'll get the benefit of post hurricane-season breezes, plus reasonable hotel prices |
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