Jervis Bay sailing, kayaking and SUP from Huskisson
Jervis Bay, on the New South Wales South Coast, is known for kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing. Huskisson has kayak and SUP hire with easy beach access, suitable for all levels.
Jervis Bay is a good place to kayak and SUP in summer, and it is also known for sailing. Huskisson has hire and tours with easy beach access, and Visit NSW describes paddling there as suitable for all skill levels. We found no source on the summer wind, so this page does not cover it.
Facts as of November 2026, from the sources listed at the end of this page.
Where can you kayak and SUP in Jervis Bay?
Start at Huskisson. Jervis Bay Kayaks and Adventure Sports Hire offers SUPs, sit-on-top kayaks and sea kayaks, for hire or on tours, and the beach access is easy. Visit NSW says the local dolphins can often be seen playing nearby.
The bay is part of the Jervis Bay Marine Park. Check the marine park rules for the area you plan to paddle.
Is Jervis Bay good for sailing?
Wikipedia lists sailing among the bay’s main activities, with recreational fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding and scuba diving. We found no source on sailing clubs, races or the usual summer wind, so ask locally before you plan a sailing trip around the weather.
What should you watch out for?
The HMAS Creswell naval base is in the Jervis Bay Territory, and Beecroft Peninsula has been used as a navy bombing range. We could not find the access rules for these areas. Check them before you paddle or sail near the naval land.
What else is nearby?
Sydney has harbour sailing, SUP and surfski runs. More on the sports: kayak, SUP and sailing.
How windy is Jervis Bay from December to February?
Share of days with at least three consecutive daylight hours at 11 knots (4 Beaufort) or more, over the last 10 southern summers (2015/16 to 2024/25).
| December | January | February | Mean daylight wind | Most common direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jervis Bay | 1% | 2% | 1% | 5.6 kn | NE |
Our calculation from NASA POWER hourly wind at 10 m (MERRA-2 model), 09:00 to 18:00 local solar time. The model grid is about 50 km wide, so it smooths out local sea breezes and gusts: use these figures to compare spots and months, and check a local forecast before you go.
Where do people ride at Jervis Bay right now?
Explore+ in the Waterspeed web app shows recent sessions on a map, with sport and top speed, so you can see which spots are working before you go. Open Explore+. To record your own sessions, Waterspeed runs on iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and Wear OS, and syncs Garmin, COROS and Suunto.
FAQ
Can you hire a kayak or SUP in Jervis Bay?
Yes. In Huskisson you can hire SUPs, sit-on-top kayaks and sea kayaks, or join a tour.
Is Jervis Bay suitable for beginner paddlers?
The Visit NSW listing for the Huskisson hire describes it as suitable for all skill levels.
