Port Gregory - Port Gregory Beach
Australia
Port Gregory
Port Gregory Beach, in Western Australia, is an isolated spot north of Perth, in a small fishing village. It offers a vast white sand beach with plenty of space to set up.
Protected by a reef about 1 km offshore, the bay provides super flat water even in strong winds. It's a quiet place, perfect for getting away from it all, but with few facilities on site.
Locals appreciate this spot for its tranquility and its flat water ideal for all levels.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
- 🟢 10–16 nds : vent faible mais navigable (notamment en foil).
- 🟡 16–22 nds : plage idéale, conditions confortables pour la majorité.
- 🔴 22–28 nds : vent fort, réservé aux riders expérimentés.
- 🟣 28+ nds : conditions extrêmes, navigation engagée.
Localisation & Points d'intérêt
Informations utiles
flatflatThe dominant wind comes from the Southwest (SW), making for a perfect side-on on this north-facing beach. There is often a local thermal that strengthens the wind during the day. The sailing area is a huge bay protected by a reef 1 km offshore and 5 km long, offering super flat water even when it blows hard.
Launching takes place on a large sandy beach with plenty of space for takeoff and landing. You can sail far without issue, but the reef 400-500 m from the shore creates light chop beyond. Prefer the central part of the bay to stay safe.
No major tide influence in the bay, the water remains navigable whether low or high. A 4x4 is recommended to explore further along the beach.
Ideal conditions are with SW winds at 15-25 kts, side-on, for a perfect flat water setup.
The water is flat to light chop thanks to the protective reef. Super flat near the shore, a bit more choppy beyond 400 m.
Currents are weak in the protected bay. Tides have a moderate range, around 0.5-0.7 m, with no major impact on navigation.
Opt for kite sizes of 9 to 12 m² in typical winds of 15-25 kts. Go larger 11-13 m² if the thermal is light.
The wind regime is dominated by a constant SW, with a windy season from October to April. There is a local thermal that builds in the afternoon, with typical speeds of 15-25 kts, sometimes more.
The wind regularly blows from the Southwest at the spot.
The climate is warm and dry during the windy season from October to April. Temperatures hover around 20-25°C during the day in summer, cooler in the Australian winter.
The best months for kiting are January, February, March, April, October, November, December.
The depth is gradual with a sandy bottom near the shore. You can stand for a long time in the shallow bay.
Water temperatures range from 18-20°C in winter to 22-25°C in Australian summer.