Breeza

Kitesurfing Rowes Bay

Queensland, Australia

Wind & Conditions

Long sandy beach on Townsville's northern waterfront. SE-E trade winds (120-150°, 15-20 kn) Apr-Nov blow side-onshore. Sheltered by Magnetic Island, flat and shallow.

About Rowes Bay

Soroptimist Park is a foreshore park located in the suburb of Rowes Bay, Townsville, Australia.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Rowes Bay.

World Ranking

Regional

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

Location

Rowes Bay, Queensland, Australia, Australia

Lat: -19.238, Lon: 146.793

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

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Rowes Bay?

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

Is Rowes Bay 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 Rowes Bay?

Long sandy beach on Townsville's northern waterfront. SE-E trade winds (120-1... 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 Rowes Bay?

Kite size at Rowes Bay 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 Rowes Bay?

Safety at Rowes Bay 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 Rowes Bay 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 Rowes Bay is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

Join the waitlist App coming soon — be first to know when Rowes Bay is live.

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