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1770 / Agnes Water

Also known as: Town of 1770, Agnes Water

Reef gateway coast

Difficulty 3/5 · ModerateMixedBeach and river mouth
Wind season
SE trades May-Oct
Wind
SE/NE
Reliability
Moderate
Water
Mixed
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Wind & season

Wind, water and season at this Queensland, Australia spot - what to expect and when to come.

Wind season window

SE trades May-Oct; summer variable

Wind strength & direction

SE/NE; 1770 river needs N, Agnes beach SE/NE

Wind reliability

Moderate; trade dependent

Best season

Trade season

Tide dependence

High at river mouths

Variable summer; swimmer-busy beach

The water

Water state

Flat river / small beach waves

Water depth

Shallow river flats; beach breaks

Water temp by season

Warm

Wetsuit guidance

Boardies; stinger suit warmer months

Skill & group fit

Skill tier

Intermediate to advanced

Difficulty

3 (intermediate)

Group split options

Kite 80 / Wing 20 (est)

Accessibility & group fit

Learner-friendly with schools; direction-dependent launches

Getting there & schools

Launch & access

River side near van park (1770); Agnes beach when clear

Shuttle & transport

Car; remote from major hubs

Schools, rental & storage

Kitesurf 1770; Kite Nomad

Facilities

Town amenities, caravan parks, cafes

Non-sport options nearby

Reef tours, surf, kayaking

Crowds & localism

Quiet; welcoming

Permits & safety

None

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Marine stingers; river current; sharks; tides

Rescue-boat service

Via schools (Confirm.)

Emergency & rescue

000

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.

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