Watkins , Australia
Watkins , Australia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Watkins , Australia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
55km from spot
880km from spot
925km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
55km from spot
880km from spot
925km from spot
Best Schools in Victoria
Riding Conditions in Watkins , Australia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
There is Thermal wind at Watkins , Australia.
The wind in arvo sea breezes here is really consistent and the Southwesterlies that come in for a few days at a time tend too rock! Winds from the SW or NW are preferred, while onshore westerlies are okay. Northerlies are just slightly offshore.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Watkins , Australia are January, February, March and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and NW .
There is Thermal wind at Watkins , Australia.
The wind in arvo sea breezes here is really consistent and the Southwesterlies that come in for a few days at a time tend too rock! Winds from the SW or NW are preferred, while onshore westerlies are okay. Northerlies are just slightly offshore.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Watkins , Australia are January, February, March and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Watkins , Australia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Great spot but gets choppy.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Watkins , Australia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Great spot but gets choppy.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Bystanders
.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Bystanders
.
Best Schools in Victoria
Additional information
A parking is available at Watkins , Australia.
Webcams around Watkins , Australia
Webcams around Watkins , Australia
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
13 knotsSt KIlda, Victoria, Australia 02:15:22 am, GMT+10 Model: gfs27_long, updated 34 minutes ago | 2570 |
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23:55 -0.2m
5:35 0.5m
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0:55 -0.2m
6:45 0.4m
13:20 -0.6m
20:10 0.4m
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21:00 0.3m
2:30 -0.1m
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8:20 0.3m
15:00 -0.4m
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3:35 -0.1m
9:30 0.2m
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23:05 0.3m
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11:15 0.2m
17:30 -0.3m
0:25 0.3m
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13:00 0.2m
19:05 -0.2m
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Victoria
More about Victoria
Wind stats in Victoria...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 53 |
Feb | 53 |
Mar | 52 |
Apr | 49 |
May | 59 |
Jun | 52 |
Jul | 65 |
Aug | 67 |
Sep | 62 |
Oct | 63 |
Nov | 57 |
Dec | 61 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 63 kitesurf spots in Victoria.
Best months: January February September October November December
Best months: January February September October November December
Accomodation around the spot
Watkins , Australia













