Port Phillip Bay / Rye, Australia is a Shallow and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Port Phillip Bay / Rye, Australia is a Shallow and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the 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
The nearest city is Melbourne, and Rye is about 80-90 minutes drive south of the city. Rye Beach is at the south end of Port Phillip Bay. About 80kms from CBD Melbourne. Follow the Nepean Highway down.
The nearest city is Melbourne, and Rye is about 80-90 minutes drive south of the city. Rye Beach is at the south end of Port Phillip Bay. About 80kms from CBD Melbourne. Follow the Nepean Highway down.
Riding Conditions in Port Phillip Bay / Rye, Australia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The temperature in Melbourne ranges from 15°C or lower in winter (and rarely much below 10°C) to well into the 30's°C during summer, and occasionally over 40°C. The water temperature in the bay ranges from a low of 10°C in winter to a high of 22°C in summer. No wetsuit is required in summer, but most wear a full steamer in winter.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW
.
The beach faces north, and is best in a anything from the NW around to NE. During winter it blows from the North more often than not, although it can be gusty. During summer you get strengthening northerlies before southerly changes. Topography to the North it is relatively flat and therefore wind is not gusty.
Wind
usually
blows
from N and S
on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The temperature in Melbourne ranges from 15°C or lower in winter (and rarely much below 10°C) to well into the 30's°C during summer, and occasionally over 40°C. The water temperature in the bay ranges from a low of 10°C in winter to a high of 22°C in summer. No wetsuit is required in summer, but most wear a full steamer in winter.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW
.
The beach faces north, and is best in a anything from the NW around to NE. During winter it blows from the North more often than not, although it can be gusty. During summer you get strengthening northerlies before southerly changes. Topography to the North it is relatively flat and therefore wind is not gusty.
Wind
usually
blows
from N and S
on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Port Phillip Bay / Rye, Australia is a
Shallow and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
The beach is very narrow, so it is not the easiest launch site for beginners. There is grass between the beach and the car park, although not a large area.
Rye beach is at the south end of Port Phillip Bay. While the bay gets pretty choppy, the water is very shallow at Rye and keeps the chops to only a foot or two high. Crystal clear water, shallow sandy bottom and plenty of room. Waist deep water for 300m out.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Port Phillip Bay / Rye, Australia is a
Shallow and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
The beach is very narrow, so it is not the easiest launch site for beginners. There is grass between the beach and the car park, although not a large area.
Rye beach is at the south end of Port Phillip Bay. While the bay gets pretty choppy, the water is very shallow at Rye and keeps the chops to only a foot or two high. Crystal clear water, shallow sandy bottom and plenty of room. Waist deep water for 300m out.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers and Bridge
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers and Bridge
.
