About This Spot
Port Phillip Bay / Brighton Kitebeach, Australia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Australia.
Situated in Australia, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SW winds, peaking from January to December, Port Phillip Bay / Brighton Kitebeach, Australia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The best wind is a sea breeze which comes through regularly in the afternoon in summer. This comes in from the Southwest. Northerlies are kiteable however usually gusty. NE is a bit too gusty and uncomfortable. SE is gusty but not so bad.
When to Go
A wetsuit is a must in winter but is usually not needed in summer. In summer expect a sea breeze and temperatures often over 30°C.
What to Expect
Water is flat water to choppy. The tide is not extreme, you can kite on a high or low tide. Launch from the kite area on the beach and head south to Green Pt a few hundred metres to find the odd bay wave as the chop breaks over the reef - tiny, but can be fun. The reef is bare at low tide.
Wind & Conditions
SW
Best wind direction
The best wind is a sea breeze which comes through regularly in the afternoon in summer. This comes in from the Southwest. Northerlies are kiteable however usually gusty. NE is a bit too gusty and uncomfortable. SE is gusty but not so bad.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Water is flat water to choppy. The tide is not extreme, you can kite on a high or low tide. Launch from the kite area on the beach and head south to Green Pt a few hundred metres to find the odd bay wave as the chop breaks over the reef - tiny, but can be fun. The reef is bare at low tide.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Easy to get to with the local Sanderingham line trains. Several stations are close enough to the beach to walk there are also several buses that could also be used.
Location
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