Hearsons Cove is one of the main kiting spots for Karratha kiters in the winter season when the wind direction is a predominant Easterly in the mornings. It's only a 20min drive from Karratha on the Burrup Peninsula. This location does have a large tidal range, at low tide there can be a long walk …
Settlers Beach is a 30min drive North of Karratha. It works best in winter on a North/North East or North Easterly wind. Settlers Beach has a large tidal range, if you kite there on a medium tide you can find some beautiful flat lagoons, at low tide there is a walk out to the water …
If you are traveling North along Western Australia's coastline, it could be worth stopping for a session at Port Hedland's Spoil Bank. This spot can work with a wide range of wind directions from land breeze to sea breezes. Summer winds (September through March) tend to blow from the NW/NNW while winter winds (April through …
Town Beach in Exmouth is a great beginner friendly location. It is easily accessible and works great for those land breezes. Be aware of rocks and reef, booties are strongly recommended. Keep an eye on the tides as water can get very shallow at low tides. A kitesurfing school : Exmouth Surf Centre operates in …
Lancelin Island aka ''North Point'' may be the least popular spot in Lancelin but the preferred area for beginners due to absence of waves and shallow reef. It is one of the 3 main locations in Lancelin, also see: Lancelin Beach and Lancelin Jetty. Please pack up your kites and lines when not in use, …
The Estuary in Mandurah is a good land breeze kitesurfing location. Few kitesurfers travel to this spot for a morning session. Its shallow and flat water offers mirror-like conditions that suits all level of kitesurfers. The seaweed hides some venomous catfishes, so avoid walking in the water and be first-aid ready. Morning land breezes are …
Little Lagoon is an easily accessible kitesurfing location in Shark Bay. The water surface is always flat, but the wind is often very gusty. It is ideal for short beginner downwinders. A kitesurfing school: Shark Bay Kitesurfing operates in the Shark Bay area: Please note: this location guide is a guide for kitesurfing spots in …
Nicholson Point is an easily accessible location close to Denham in Shark Bay. It is a great location for beginners who wants to practice body dragging and water starts. The shallow flat water of this location makes it easy to ride for every level, from complete novice to advanced freestyler. At very low tide, a …
Albany offers great shallow flat water kiting inside Shoal Bay. This location works in various Easterly wind directions (SE, ESE, E, ENE, NE). You will often have the best wind conditions in Albany during the warmest summer months. When the winds are off-shore in Perth due to excessive heat, you are almost guaranteed to have …
Point Walter (aka ''Point Walter Sand Spit'', ''Point Walter Sand Bar'') is a great spot for summer mornings Easterly and North-Easterly winds. This location can get crazy busy, especially when the wind blows above 15 knots. Freestylers will ride on the West side of the point (offshore winds) and must be prepared for a self-rescue …
Melville (aka ''Applecross'') is a good spot for beginners and those seeking flat water. Although the winds can be quite gusty, the shallow water offers safety for those not independent just yet. This location is easily accessible from Perth. Two schools operate in this area: Soulkite and Seabreeze kitesurfing school. Please note: this location guide …
Shoalwater (aka ''Shoalies'' or''Pengos'') is a popular beginner spot close to Penguin Island. During summer sea breezes, the long side-shore beach allows beginners to drift downwind and come back walking upwind on the beach. Riders must be aware that this is a touristic area and must respect beach users, wildlife and other marine activities. A …