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Elwood kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Australia · Victoria

Spot currently openBeginner level -37.88 | 144.98

Overview

Elwood is a very popular urban kitesurfing spot located on the shores of Port Phillip Bay, in Melbourne's southern suburbs, Victoria. It is one of Melbourne's most frequented spots thanks to its accessibility and conditions suited to all levels. The sandy beach is lined with parks and cafes, creating a relaxed atmosphere typical of Melbourne. The dominant south to southwest winds blow onshore on this southwest-facing beach. Melbourne's famous "Southerly" offers reliable sessions in summer, with winds that regularly pick up in the early afternoon. The body of water is flat to slightly choppy, perfect for freeride and learning. Shallow waters extend far from shore. Elwood is extremely well served by public transport (tram line 67). Parking can be difficult in summer. Be aware of swimmers, dogs on the beach and marked swimming zones. The spot has a strong community with an active kite scene.
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Spot forecast for Elwood

Sunrise 06:27 · Sunset 19:41

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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 6.9 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23Sat 24 Now00:210.2 m06:451.1 m13:150.4 m18:221 m00:540.2 m07:181.1 m13:480.4 m19:071 m01:280.2 m07:541.1 m14:220.4 m19:541 m02:040.3 m08:321.1 m14:580.4 m20:450.9 m02:440.4 m09:101.1 m15:380.4 m21:410.9 m
  • Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1 m
  • Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1 m
  • Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1 m
  • Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.9 m
  • Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.9 m

Elwood: 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

254h

in December · 27.5 rideable days

The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 23 rideable days a month and 254 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is August, at 8 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 27.5 rideable days J February: 23 rideable days F March: 23 rideable days M April: 18 rideable days A May: 9.5 rideable days M June: 10.5 rideable days J July: 9 rideable days J August: 8 rideable days8 d A September: 20.5 rideable days S October: 18.5 rideable days O November: 22.5 rideable days N December: 27.5 rideable days27.5 d D 0 10 20 30 January: 27.5 rideable days J February: 23 rideable days F March: 23 rideable days M April: 18 rideable days A May: 9.5 rideable days M June: 10.5 rideable days J July: 9 rideable days J August: 8 rideable days8 d A September: 20.5 rideable days S October: 18.5 rideable days O November: 22.5 rideable days N December: 27.5 rideable days27.5 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 83%13-20 knots · 16%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 13 °C. The wettest month is November, with 127 mm.

Monthly averages: Elwood
Monthly averages — Elwood — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 27.5 269 h 25 °C 91 mm
February 23.0 231 h 26 °C 47 mm
March 23.0 183 h 25 °C 50 mm
April 18.0 151 h 20 °C 73 mm
May 9.5 65 h 17 °C 33 mm
June 10.5 78 h 13 °C 46 mm
July 9.0 80 h 13 °C 97 mm
August 8.0 60 h 15 °C 44 mm
September 20.5 169 h 17 °C 73 mm
October 18.5 170 h 19 °C 72 mm
November 22.5 220 h 21 °C 127 mm
December 27.5 254 h 24 °C 54 mm

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Technical details of Elwood spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Depending on conditions SSE: Rideable S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Rideable W: Rideable WNW: Depending on conditions NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.

Depending on conditions: SE, WNW.

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