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Long Point kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Australia · Western Australia
Overview
Long Point is a kitesurf spot located in the Safety Bay/Rockingham area, south of Perth, in Western Australia. This spot is part of the Shoalwater Bay spot complex, offering a protected body of water. The dominant south to southwest winds blow regularly in summer. The water is protected by offshore reefs and islands, creating conditions suitable for intermediate riders. It is a good alternative to the more crowded spots of Safety Bay. Parking is available. Rockingham offers all amenities. Watch out for reefs and marine protection zones.
Spot forecast for Long Point
Sunrise 05:31 · Sunset 18:32
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.6 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.5 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.6 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.7 m
Long Point: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
312h
in December · 28.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 26 rideable days a month and 312 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is June, at 9.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 17 °C. The wettest month is August, with 183 mm.
Monthly averages: Long Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 289 h | 30 °C | 4 mm |
| February | 26.0 | 250 h | 31 °C | 6 mm |
| March | 23.0 | 173 h | 29 °C | 21 mm |
| April | 16.0 | 92 h | 26 °C | 19 mm |
| May | 12.0 | 86 h | 23 °C | 84 mm |
| June | 9.5 | 75 h | 18 °C | 158 mm |
| July | 11.5 | 97 h | 17 °C | 167 mm |
| August | 15.0 | 127 h | 17 °C | 183 mm |
| September | 21.5 | 176 h | 19 °C | 61 mm |
| October | 25.5 | 210 h | 21 °C | 53 mm |
| November | 26.5 | 254 h | 24 °C | 17 mm |
| December | 28.5 | 312 h | 29 °C | 3 mm |
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Technical details of Long Point spot
The spot works with winds from SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW.
Depending on conditions: SE, W.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
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GARDEN ISLAND HSF14.4 kmsource Bureau of Meteorology Australia
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COLPOYS POINT15.9 km
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GW5799 ROCKINGHAM AU5.4 km
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