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Point Walter Kitesurf Spot in Western Australia

Oceania Kiteboard Spot in Australia

Point Walter is a large sand bar extending into the Swan river, which basically offers two kite spots. One is an onshore wind spot with pretty flat water, and on the other side of the sand bar the wind blows offshore, creating a butter flat spot perfect for freestyle and wakestyle kiteboarders. It can get crazy busy with kitesurfers as well as other beach users on summer days when the wind picks up, so you need to be confident launching and landing in a tight spot, and also watch out for boats and other water users once out kitesurfing. It’s a great kite spot, one of the only spots in the area which works in Easterly wind and is a favorite for local kitesurfers, which is why it can get so overcrowded.

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Point Walter Kitesurfing wind conditions

The kite season starts in about November and goes until March, and during that time you’ll normally find Easterly winds blowing early in the morning here. It’s usually lighter, about 15-20 knots but it can blow between 20-30 knots on really hot mornings so check the forecast before you head down. As the wind is thermal it’s not always shown on the forecast and it’s worth asking local kiters or kite schools for information if you aren’t sure about the conditions. It only works in Easterly winds, anything else you’ll want to head elsewhere.
The kite launching and landing area is pretty small, and you’ll need to watch out for rocks closer to the jetty, which only become visible at low tide. Just be aware of your surroundings and give way to other beach and water users, this is a special spot and it would be a shame to lose access due to kitesurfers acting entitled.

  • body wear

    • board shorts
    • long neo
    • short neo
  • ride type

    • freeride
    • freestyle
    • wakestyle
  • skill level

    • beginner
    • intermediate
    • advanced
    • professional
  • spot type

    • river delta
  • starting area

    • sandy beach
  • water condition

    • choppy
    • flat water
  • wind daytime

    • in the afternoon
    • midday

Wind Stats for Point Walter Kiteboarding

Around the Kiteboarding Spot Point Walter

You can go diving, surfing, play golf, rip around on a jet skior go fishing. Plenty of other water based activities around here! Slightly further afield you’ll find Perth city itself which is a big city and therefore has everything you could possibly need within pretty easy reach, as well as tons of historical, cultural and sightseeing tours on offer.

  • camper parking

    • Only by day
  • car parking

    • At the spot
  • emergency

    • A medical center
    • Kite repair
  • has restaurant

    • Yes
  • has toilet

    • Yes

How to get to Point Walter and how to bring it about while you're there

Perth Airport (PER) is only half an hours drive from the kite spot at Point Walter, but obviously your accommodation could be anywhere in Perth so check the distance before you go. Public transport is pretty reliable in Perth and you can get most places just with that, but having a rental car will make your life easier, and particularly for getting to Point Walter the nearest bus stop is over a kilometer away.

  • accommodation

    • near the spot
  • public transport

    • Good
  • rental cars

    • Recommended

Notice

Watch out for some rocks under the shallow water on low tide.

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Wind Forecast for Point Walter Kitesurfing

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Point Walter enjoys consistent and favorable wind conditions, particularly during the summer months. The prevailing winds usually come from the southwest, providing ideal conditions for kitesurfing.