Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
From Perth travel west along Mounts Bay Road. Turn left (South) onto Hampden Road, then left (East) onto Princess Road. Look for the car park on the right hand side about 500m along.
From Perth travel west along Mounts Bay Road. Turn left (South) onto Hampden Road, then left (East) onto Princess Road. Look for the car park on the right hand side about 500m along.
Riding Conditions in Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm weather and water during November to March. Rash shirt needed to keep sun off. The weather ranges from hot in summer (42°C) to mildly cold (4°C) in winter, which implies that we enjoy terrific weather almost all year round!
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia.
6 days out of 7 have 15-25 knot sea breeze during summer season. Best on Southwest sea breeze. Summer is the best time to kite in Perth. Summer starts in December and finishes in March. During the summer Perth gets the infamous 'Fremantle Doctor', 'the most consistent wind in the world, making it ideal kitesurfing conditions. It's just like clockwork, coming in between noon and 3pm. Giving you somewhere between 15-25 knots (average) a day. You maybe able to get some days in during the winter time, however with strong, gusty, and squally winds.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia are
January, February, March and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm weather and water during November to March. Rash shirt needed to keep sun off. The weather ranges from hot in summer (42°C) to mildly cold (4°C) in winter, which implies that we enjoy terrific weather almost all year round!
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia.
6 days out of 7 have 15-25 knot sea breeze during summer season. Best on Southwest sea breeze. Summer is the best time to kite in Perth. Summer starts in December and finishes in March. During the summer Perth gets the infamous 'Fremantle Doctor', 'the most consistent wind in the world, making it ideal kitesurfing conditions. It's just like clockwork, coming in between noon and 3pm. Giving you somewhere between 15-25 knots (average) a day. You maybe able to get some days in during the winter time, however with strong, gusty, and squally winds.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia are
January, February, March and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small grassed launch area.
Flat water on a river. Shallow access.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small grassed launch area.
Flat water on a river. Shallow access.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
Not suited for the total novice as trees line the shore down wind, requires basic skills. The area around the 'wildlife migration protection zone' is a no kite zone thus requires you to be able to stay up wind in the gusty conditions that rain kind there.
Webcams around Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia
Webcams around Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia
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Best months: January February October November December
Best months: January February October November December
