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Kitesurfing Raffs Beach Australia

Australia

Wind & Conditions

About Raffs Beach Australia

The Barwon Heads Bridge is a road bridge and a separate pedestrian bridge across the Barwon River between Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia. The bridge is the only crossing of the Barwon River between Geelong and the river mouth at Barwon Heads.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Raffs Beach Australia.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Raffs Beach Australia, Australia, Australia

Lat: -38.2822, Lon: 144.4998

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Showers Drinking water Camper parking

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • At The Heads Restaurant Mo 12:00-21:00, Tu 12:00-21:00, We 12:00-21:00, Th 12:00-21:00, Fr 12:00-21:00, Sa 12:00-21:00, Su 12:00-21:00 · Instagram · Facebook
  • Australian Ice Cream Company Restaurant
  • Barwon Heads Fish & Chips Restaurant
  • Gilligan's Fish & Chips Restaurant
  • Kebabs on the Coast Restaurant
  • Annie's Provedore & Produce Store Bar / Café
  • Bacman Orange Bar / Café
  • Bakery Bar Lounge Bar / Café
  • Barwon Heads Hotel Bar / Café Instagram · Facebook
  • Shack Dining Co. Bar / Café
  • Starfish Bakery Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Raffs Beach Australia?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Raffs Beach Australia — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Raffs Beach Australia suitable for beginner kiters?

Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.

What wind direction works at Raffs Beach Australia?

Wind direction is critical at Raffs Beach Australia — the right angle makes the difference between a great session and an unsafe one. Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Raffs Beach Australia?

Kite size at Raffs Beach Australia depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Raffs Beach Australia?

Safety at Raffs Beach Australia depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.

See if Raffs Beach Australia is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

Free · launching on iOS & Android

You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Raffs Beach Australia is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

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