Overview

Mesa is a kitesurfing spot located near Coral Bay, in Western Australia. This spot offers access to the lagoon protected by the Ningaloo Reef, with warm, turquoise and crystal-clear waters. The prevailing winds are the southeast trade winds during the dry season. The water is protected by the offshore reef, offering relatively calm conditions. The spot is suitable for intermediate riders. Access is from Coral Bay. Watch out for coral, marine life and protection zones. Respect the Ningaloo Marine Park.

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Spot forecast for Mesa

Sunrise 05:48 · Sunset 18:29

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 5.5 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 02:14 · 1.1 m Low tide 10:28 · 0.6 m High tide 18:43 · 0.9 m Low tide 21:02 · 0.9 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 04:07 · 1 m Low tide 12:19 · 0.6 m High tide 19:40 · 1 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 01:31 · 0.8 m High tide 06:41 · 1 m Low tide 13:27 · 0.6 m High tide 20:07 · 1.1 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 02:23 · 0.7 m High tide 08:03 · 1 m Low tide 14:09 · 0.6 m High tide 20:31 · 1.2 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 02:58 · 0.5 m High tide 08:58 · 1.1 m Low tide 14:42 · 0.6 m High tide 20:55 · 1.3 m

Mesa: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

200h

in October · 27.5 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are October, March and July, at 25 rideable days and 29 °C. The low point is February, at 12.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 66%13-20 knots · 34%21-30 knots · under 1%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 66% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 24 °C. The wettest month is January, with 77 mm.

Monthly averages: Mesa

Monthly averages — Mesa — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	21.5	152 h	32 °C	77 mm
February	12.5	94 h	33 °C	7 mm
March	24.0	146 h	35 °C	15 mm
April	19.5	133 h	32 °C	18 mm
May	21.5	139 h	30 °C	16 mm
June	19.5	145 h	25 °C	52 mm
July	24.0	192 h	24 °C	8 mm
August	22.5	178 h	26 °C	34 mm
September	22.5	180 h	29 °C	4 mm
October	27.5	200 h	29 °C	2 mm
November	19.5	138 h	29 °C	1 mm
December	21.5	152 h	33 °C	9 mm

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Technical details of Mesa spot

The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S.

Depending on conditions: E, SSW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

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