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The Launch kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Australia · Victoria
Overview
The Launch is a kitesurfing spot located near San Remo, at the entrance of Phillip Island, in Victoria. This spot takes its name from the popular launch area among local kitesurfers. It offers a body of water in the strait between the mainland and Phillip Island, with significant tidal currents.
The prevailing southwest to west winds blow across the strait, creating dynamic sailing conditions. The spot is suitable for intermediate to advanced riders due to tidal currents that can be powerful. The water is generally choppy with good fetch.
Access is easy with parking nearby. Watch out for tidal currents in the strait and boats transiting through the channel. It is recommended to be familiar with the tide schedule before riding.
Spot forecast for The Launch
Sunrise 06:25 · Sunset 19:41
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.1 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.9 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.7 m
The Launch: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
318h
in December · 28.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 25 rideable days a month and 318 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is August, at 11 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 13 °C. The wettest month is November, with 124 mm.
Monthly averages: The Launch
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 258 h | 24 °C | 51 mm |
| February | 23.0 | 228 h | 25 °C | 31 mm |
| March | 25.5 | 201 h | 23 °C | 28 mm |
| April | 19.0 | 172 h | 19 °C | 74 mm |
| May | 12.5 | 99 h | 17 °C | 45 mm |
| June | 13.5 | 111 h | 13 °C | 55 mm |
| July | 14.0 | 111 h | 13 °C | 109 mm |
| August | 11.0 | 90 h | 15 °C | 63 mm |
| September | 24.0 | 225 h | 15 °C | 115 mm |
| October | 24.5 | 235 h | 18 °C | 79 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 271 h | 19 °C | 124 mm |
| December | 28.5 | 318 h | 21 °C | 65 mm |
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Technical details of The Launch spot
The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.
Depending on conditions: SE, SSE, WNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
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