Pelican Point Beach
Australia · Australie occidentale
The beach at Pelican Point, located on the north bank of the Swan River near Perth in Western Australia, is a popular spot for kiters due to its shallow and flat water. It is easily accessible from the city center, about 8 km via Mounts Bay Road. It's a convenient place for a quick session after work, with a local and relaxed atmosphere.
The spot offers beaches on three sides, but it is mainly South Beach that attracts kiters with its cross-onshore wind. The launch is directly into the water due to the narrow tree-lined beach and walls. Riders rig on the grass nearby to avoid obstacles.
Despite its urban proximity, it is important to respect the protected bird areas, which requires good control to stay upwind.
WindyHistorical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The wind is generally onshore or cross-onshore from the southwest (SW), south (S), southeast (SE) or east (E), making takeoff technical as you need to walk in the water to launch the kite. The launch area is very narrow with obstacles like trees, walls, and pedestrians on the tiny beach, so you need to ride far from the launch and landing zone.
The water is flat and very shallow in several areas, ideal for freestyle or slalom, with a sandy bottom where you can stand for a long time. Conditions do not depend much on tides, but be careful of areas marked by yellow buoys prohibited for the protection of nesting birds – stay upwind in sometimes gusty winds.
In summer, light east winds may blow in the morning on very hot days. Rig on the grass and pack up quickly after the session to avoid obstructing passersby. The spot works well in SE winds, which is rare in Perth.
Sources :web.kite-and-windsurfing-guide.com · kitebud.com.au · unplug-kitesurf.com · kiteboardingwa.org.au · kitetrip-planner.com
