Wind sportsAustraliaMelville Water

Melville Water

Also known as: Applecross, Melville Beach, Pelican Point, Swan River

Swan River, city views

Difficulty 2/5 · Easy-moderateFlatwaterEstuary / river flats
Wind season
Oct-Apr
Wind
15-30 kn SW sea breeze
Reliability
High summer afternoons
Water
Flatwater
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Wind & season

Wind, water and season at this Western Australia, Australia spot - what to expect and when to come.

Melville Water
Western Australia · Perth · ~-32.010, 115.828 (approx)
Wind season window

Oct-Apr

Wind strength & direction

15-30 kn SW sea breeze; river blows when coast overpowered

Wind reliability

High summer afternoons

Best season

Summer

Tide dependence

Low

Gusty river gradients; light patches inshore

The water

Water state

Flat, shallow

Water depth

Waist deep over large area

Water temp by season

Warm summer

Wetsuit guidance

Shortie or boardies

Skill & group fit

Skill tier

Beginner to advanced

Difficulty

2 (beginner-intermediate)

Group split options

Kite 60 / Wind 25 / Wing 15 (est)

Accessibility & group fit

Melville good for learners; Pelican Point onshore, not for beginners

Getting there & schools

Launch & access

Grass/beach launch; Melville (south side), Pelican Point (north side)

Shuttle & transport

Car; Perth suburban

Schools, rental & storage

Soulkite; Seabreeze Kitesurfing School

Facilities

Parking, grass, nearby cafes

Non-sport options nearby

Perth city, riverside dining

Crowds & localism

Busy with learners; relaxed

Permits & safety

None

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Shallow banks; boat traffic; small beach and obstacles at Pelican Point

Rescue-boat service

No

Emergency & rescue

000

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.

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