Leighton, Australia
Leighton, Australia is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Leighton, Australia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Leighton, Australia is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Leighton, Australia !
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: get on Stirling hwy. head south. Turn right at Mosman Park train station so that you cross the level crossing. Head southwest, once you pass the pedestrian bridge you are at the kite beach. From Freo: head up the coast, once over the river head for the sea, go north and you will be driving parallel to the beach, park near the pedestrian bridge. The car park is commonly hit by thieves.
Nearest Airports
Distance
30km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Perth: get on Stirling hwy. head south. Turn right at Mosman Park train station so that you cross the level crossing. Head southwest, once you pass the pedestrian bridge you are at the kite beach. From Freo: head up the coast, once over the river head for the sea, go north and you will be driving parallel to the beach, park near the pedestrian bridge. The car park is commonly hit by thieves.
Nearest Airports
Distance
30km from spot
Best Schools in Western Australia
#1: Soulkite
4.8/5 (160)
#2: ActionSportsWA
4.6/5 (100)
Riding Conditions in Leighton, Australia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm and windy most days in summer, it's Perth-hot and windy rash vest is essential in summer other wise you will come back looking like a cooked Crayfish (you can get one of those up the beach). In winter most wear a full length wetsuit but the water is still above 16°C. The on season is summer and some still kite during winter but they are storm riders-experienced kiters only.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
There is Thermal wind at Leighton, Australia.
The beach faces WNW so the best wind is the sea breeze (SW). Strong SW are expected in summer and winter is a whole range but you can be lucky and get a northerly.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Leighton, Australia are January, February, March and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm and windy most days in summer, it's Perth-hot and windy rash vest is essential in summer other wise you will come back looking like a cooked Crayfish (you can get one of those up the beach). In winter most wear a full length wetsuit but the water is still above 16°C. The on season is summer and some still kite during winter but they are storm riders-experienced kiters only.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
There is Thermal wind at Leighton, Australia.
The beach faces WNW so the best wind is the sea breeze (SW). Strong SW are expected in summer and winter is a whole range but you can be lucky and get a northerly.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Leighton, Australia are January, February, March and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Leighton, Australia is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
A great big sandy beach.
A beach break exists but only works some times, during winter it can be fun. No reef in the kitezone, downwind has many limestone reefs that are very sharp and would make short work of a kite. Some seaweed on but otherwise great.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Leighton, Australia is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
A great big sandy beach.
A beach break exists but only works some times, during winter it can be fun. No reef in the kitezone, downwind has many limestone reefs that are very sharp and would make short work of a kite. Some seaweed on but otherwise great.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, February, March, October, November and December .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Reefs
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Bystanders
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, February, March, October, November and December .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Reefs
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Bystanders
.
Best Schools in Western Australia
#1: Soulkite
4.8/5 (160)
#2: ActionSportsWA