Kitesurfing in Western Australia

Melville Beach Kite Spot is a large bay perfect for anyone looking for flat and shallow water, so is popular with kitesurfers not quite riding upwind and has a couple of schools who work from there. It’s also a great place to work on your freestyle as in lighter wind it stays nice and flat all over. The beach itself is narrow so there are strict rules for where to launch/land and how to behave on the beach and while kitesurfing. The launching and landing zone is marked with 3 yellow buoys, so riders should avoid this area once they are out kiting themselves. 

Aside from that Melville beach offers a really nice kite spot for all levels, with flat water up to about 20 knots when it gets a little more choppy. It’s also really easily accessed from Perth itself, being less than 10km from the centre of the city.

Shoalwater Bay, situated just south of Perth in Western Australia, offers a unique setting for kitesurfing. The bay's sheltered waters and consistent wind patterns make it an appealing spot for both beginners and seasoned riders. The proximity to Penguin Island adds a unique backdrop to the kiting experience.

Lancelin, a small coastal town in Western Australia, is a popular kitesurfing destination thanks to its expansive beaches, turquoise waters, and steady summer winds. The main kiting area offers both flat water and wave riding options, making it suitable for different styles and skill levels. The friendly local vibe and uncrowded conditions add to its appeal as a laid-back spot for consistent wind sessions.

Safety Bay, located just south of Perth in Western Australia, is renowned for its exceptional kitesurfing conditions. The area offers expansive flat water, consistent wind patterns, and a welcoming community, making it a favored destination for both novice and seasoned kitesurfers.

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.