Kitesurfing Yeppoon Beach
Queensland, Australia
Wind & Conditions
Capricorn Coast beach facing E toward the Keppel Islands. Consistent SE trade winds (130-150°, 15-22 kn) Apr-Oct give side-onshore conditions. Flat water behind fringing reef at low tide.
About Yeppoon Beach
Yeppoon War Memorial is a heritage-listed memorial avenue of trees in Normanby Street, James Street and Anzac Parade, Yeppoon, Shire of Livingstone, Queensland, Australia. It was built in 1921 and 1984. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 23 July 1999.
Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Yeppoon Beach.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Seagulls Takeaway Restaurant
- Happy Sun Restaurant
- Waterfront Seafood Bar & Grill Restaurant
- Thai Take-Away Restaurant
- Rossco's Pizza Restaurant
- Subway Restaurant
- The Sisters Coffee Bar Bar / Café
- Gus' Coffee Bar / Café
- Sandys Cafe Bar / Café
- Ol'Coterie Bar / Café
- Flour Bar / Café
- Railway Hotel Bar / Café
- Strand Hotel Motel Accommodation
- Surfside Motel Accommodation
- Maine Caravan Park Accommodation
- Beachside Caravan Park Accommodation
- Bay Vacationer Accommodation
- Yeppoon Beach House Accommodation
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Yeppoon Beach?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Yeppoon Beach — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Yeppoon Beach 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 Yeppoon Beach?
Capricorn Coast beach facing E toward the Keppel Islands. Consistent SE trade... 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 Yeppoon Beach?
Yeppoon Beach delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Yeppoon Beach?
Safety at Yeppoon Beach 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.
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