Point Walter Kitesurf Spot in Western Australia
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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.
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 type
- constant
- thermal
Impressions
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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