Kite-surf Ann Street

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Small wave, Medium wave Water hazards: Animals, Rocks Water quality: Crystal clear Infos: Open ocean facing east. Swell ranges from 0.5-2m. Waves can be quite punchy and sometimes there is a beach break. There is a rocky bottom close to launch area which has a good swell out the back. Possible blue bottle stingers on a NE wind. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: Sandy beach. Heaps of space to launch and kite. Entry via car park behind sand dunes in suburb of Dickey Beach. Weather specificities: Summer average 28C air and 22C water. Winter average 20C air and 18C water. Wetsuit in winter. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: Summer best. Sea breezes generally NE average 15-20 kts. Best months: January, February, December Access description: by Car - From Brisbane, Caloundra is about 1hr drive north and is actually the southern tip of the sunshine coast. Anne St. is located at Dickey Beach. You can actually hit the beach any where from its north to Pt Cartright at Mooloolaba which is about 10km North. Specific rules: Zones Extra: There are patrolled beach areas to avoid and it gets quite busy on the beach with walkers and dogs etc especially in school holidays. Accommodations: Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food