Woodman Point aka ''Woodies'' Beach 2 is traditionally a windsurfing location. Kitesurfers are welcomed to share the water, but are advised to give right of way to windsurfers. This is a great location for intermediate and advanced riders. Beginners are recommended to use Beach 1 instead. This location offers protected flat water conditions that are suitable for freestyle, and occasionally, small waves that can be used as ramps for jumping, or as a good intro to wave riding. Some areas can be shallow with sharp reef.
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, SSW, SW: These are the most common wind directions in the summer in Perth. The wind directions are ideal for this location, however, SSW and SW winds are predominantly on-shore at this location.
WSW, W, WNW : These winds will blow predominantly during winter (May-September) and tend to be less reliable, however, they can work great at this location.
NW, NNW, N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SE, SSE: These winds are either unsuitable or will take you off-shore at this location
⚠️ Dangers and Restrictions
- Fairy tern, a vulnerable specie, is nesting on Waper Groyne. To protect them, kitesurfing is prohibited within the buoys, between September 1st and January 31st, although the buoys will be there year round. Failing to comply may result in permanent closure of this location for kitesurfing. To learn more about this restriction, and the action taken by Kitesurfing Western Australia to keep the location open to kitesurfers, please visit KWA website.
- Beginners must stay on Beach One
- Originally a windsurfing Beach. Give way to windsurfers
- Windsurfers launching and landing area East of the spot, along the jetty
- Jetty on the East side of the point
- Sand dunes rehabilitation area
- Small launch with on-shore winds
- Make sure equipment is not in the way of pedestrians and beach users
- Sharp shells on the beach can damage equipment.
🅿️ Access and Parking
👍 Pros
- Protected flat water, good for wakestyle
- Occasional small waves. Good for learning wave riding
👎 Cons
- Originally a windsurfing Beach. Give way to windsurfers
- Possible cobblers (venomous catfish)
- Frequent car park theft. Don't walk away from an unlocked car. Don't leave any valuables in the car. Lock your doors at all time
- Not beginner friendly
- Sharp shells on the beach can damage equipment
- On shore winds in sea breezes
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