Melville Beach

Please note: this location guide is a guide for kitesurfing spots in Perth and other parts of Western Australia. This is NOT a list of where our school operates from. KiteBud conducts lessons ONLY from Pinnaroo Point in Hillarys.

🧭 Wind Compass

S: A common afternoon wind direction especially during the hottest parts of summer (January-February). On very hot summer days, due South winds are often weaker in strength and may arrive later in the afternoon.

SSW: The most common afternoon wind direction during the summer months in Perth (October-April). This wind direction allows you to get away from the shore but also come back to shore easily.

SW: A true South-West breeze happens on occasions during the summer months. This wind direction is ideal for this location.

WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW, N: These winds will blow predominantly during winter (May-September) and are not recommended for beginners. Winter winds are usually generated by storm fronts and can be unpredictable, gusty and on-shore.

NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SE, SSE: These winds will take you off-shore at this location and must be avoided by all kitesurfers.

⚠️ Dangers and Restrictions

- Launch and land within the 3 yellow buoys

- Keep the kite over the water to avoid accidents

- Stay away from buoys

- Keep 200m distance from shore once in the water

- Narrow launching

- 2 kitesurfing schools operating from this location

- No kitesurfing on onshore winds

- Do not park on the grass

- Keep kitesurfing equipment off the cycle path

🅿️ Access and Parking

- Google Maps Directions

👍 Pros

- Beginner friendly

- Flat water

- Close to the city

👎 Cons

- Gusty winds over 20 knots

- High risk of accident on land

- Narrow launching zone

- Sea breezes may arrive later and be weaker than in ocean locations

- Heavy traffic

Links and Media

– Kiteboarding Western Australia Location Guide for Melville Beach