Fourmile Beach

Fourmile Beach (Port Douglas) is a long sandy launch well suited to trade-wind kitesurfing, with consistent southeast winds and a typical 15–25 knot range during the winter season. The beach supports plenty of space for setting up, and water conditions are generally flat-to-choppy with crystal-clear visibility, especially when you launch from lower tide for wider nearshore access. For kiting, seasonal safety is the top priority. Sources highlight real hazards including stingers (November to May) and saltwater crocodiles. Use the stinger-net system during stinger season, avoid the swimming enclosures, and keep clear of the flagged swimmer areas—riders are advised to avoid the very northern end where swimmers congregate, and to prefer the southern side for cleaner access and safer separation. Wind reliability is described as regular/high during the drier trade-wind months, and the ride area is shaped by tides: low tide can create sandbars and shallower sections, while higher tide can reduce the usable width near shore due to vegetation/trees along the high-tide line. Always check nearshore depth for your discipline—foil riders in particular should confirm tide depth before committing close to shore. While surfing is possible, it’s generally not the primary attraction here; waves are described as small, soft, and wind-blown, with poor overall quality. Wingfoiling and windsurfing are more plausible secondary activities, supported by the long beach for runs (with attention to tide depth and setup area selection).