About This Spot
Raffs Beach, Australia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Australia.
Situated in Australia, the spot offers Shallow and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With E–ESE–SE winds throughout the season, Raffs Beach, Australia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind direction is usually South. Predominantly Southwest but summer sees Northerlies and Easterlies blowing. Kiting possible in Southerlies but can sail in the river on a Northerly. Headland can cause Southwesterlies to become gusty.
When to Go
Wetsuit in winter, board shorts or spring suit in summer. Water temp is average in summer but frigid in winter. This is an ocean beach and therefore water temp is usually lower than in the bay area. All year round kiting venue.
What to Expect
Most convenient time to sail is low tide but more intermediate/expert riders will be able to self launch/land on high tide. Essentially a surf beach but swell is usually 3 foot at the most. Best kiting done near the river mouth where perfect 2 foot ramps usually occur. Very few people kite this area and it is a perfect spot. 2 hours after low tide is a very good time to kite.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
Wind direction is usually South. Predominantly Southwest but summer sees Northerlies and Easterlies blowing. Kiting possible in Southerlies but can sail in the river on a Northerly. Headland can cause Southwesterlies to become gusty.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Most convenient time to sail is low tide but more intermediate/expert riders will be able to self launch/land on high tide. Essentially a surf beach but swell is usually 3 foot at the most. Best kiting done near the river mouth where perfect 2 foot ramps usually occur. Very few people kite this area and it is a perfect spot. 2 hours after low tide is a very good time to kite.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Melbourne to Ocean Grove is approximately a 1 and a half hour drive via Geelong. Closest international airport is Tullamarine and closest domestic terminal is at Avalon (20 minutes outside Geelong). There is a bus service to Geelong from Melbourne with connecting service to Ocean Grove.
Location
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