Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia
Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this 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
From Perth travel west along Mounts Bay Road. Turn left (South) onto Hampden Road, then left (East) onto Princess Road. Look for the car park on the right hand side about 500m along.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Perth travel west along Mounts Bay Road. Turn left (South) onto Hampden Road, then left (East) onto Princess Road. Look for the car park on the right hand side about 500m along.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
Best Schools in Western Australia
#1: Soulkite
4.8/5 (160)
#2: ActionSportsWA
4.6/5 (100)
Riding Conditions in Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm weather and water during November to March. Rash shirt needed to keep sun off. The weather ranges from hot in summer (42°C) to mildly cold (4°C) in winter, which implies that we enjoy terrific weather almost all year round!
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
There is Thermal wind at Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia.
6 days out of 7 have 15-25 knot sea breeze during summer season. Best on Southwest sea breeze. Summer is the best time to kite in Perth. Summer starts in December and finishes in March. During the summer Perth gets the infamous 'Fremantle Doctor', 'the most consistent wind in the world, making it ideal kitesurfing conditions. It's just like clockwork, coming in between noon and 3pm. Giving you somewhere between 15-25 knots (average) a day. You maybe able to get some days in during the winter time, however with strong, gusty, and squally winds.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia are January, February, March and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm weather and water during November to March. Rash shirt needed to keep sun off. The weather ranges from hot in summer (42°C) to mildly cold (4°C) in winter, which implies that we enjoy terrific weather almost all year round!
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
There is Thermal wind at Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia.
6 days out of 7 have 15-25 knot sea breeze during summer season. Best on Southwest sea breeze. Summer is the best time to kite in Perth. Summer starts in December and finishes in March. During the summer Perth gets the infamous 'Fremantle Doctor', 'the most consistent wind in the world, making it ideal kitesurfing conditions. It's just like clockwork, coming in between noon and 3pm. Giving you somewhere between 15-25 knots (average) a day. You maybe able to get some days in during the winter time, however with strong, gusty, and squally winds.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia are January, February, March and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small grassed launch area.
Flat water on a river. Shallow access.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small grassed launch area.
Flat water on a river. Shallow access.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Western Australia
#1: Soulkite
4.8/5 (160)
#2: ActionSportsWA
4.6/5 (100)
Additional information
A parking is available at Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
Not suited for the total novice as trees line the shore down wind, requires basic skills. The area around the 'wildlife migration protection zone' is a no kite zone thus requires you to be able to stay up wind in the gusty conditions that rain kind there.
Webcams around Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia
Webcams around Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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8-1212-1717-2323-3535+ knots
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More about Kitesurfing in Western Australia
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Wind stats in Western Australia...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 51 |
| Feb | 48 |
| Mar | 46 |
| Apr | 36 |
| May | 29 |
| Jun | 31 |
| Jul | 37 |
| Aug | 35 |
| Sep | 45 |
| Oct | 45 |
| Nov | 54 |
| Dec | 59 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 67 kitesurf spots in Western Australia.
Best months: January February October November December
Best months: January February October November December
Accomodation around the spot
Swan River / Pelican Point, Australia
