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13th Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Australia · Victoria

Spot currently openIntermediate level -38.28 | 144.44

Overview

13th Beach is a renowned kitesurf spot located near Barwon Heads in Victoria, southwest of Melbourne. It is one of the most popular and well-known kitesurf spots in Victoria, valued for its quality waves and reliable wind conditions. The spot takes its name from the thirteenth hole of the adjacent golf course. The prevailing wind comes from the southwest to west in summer, blowing cross-shore to cross-onshore on this beach exposed to the Southern Ocean. Waves are consistent and of good quality for wave riding, averaging 1 to 2 meters. The bottom is sandy and the beach is long. The best season is from November to March with thermal sea breezes. The spot is suitable for intermediate to advanced riders due to the waves and currents. The water is cold (14-18°C), 4/3 wetsuit minimum. It is an iconic Victorian kitesurf spot with an active community. Parking available at the top of the cliff.
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Spot forecast for 13th Beach

Sunrise 06:29 · Sunset 19:44

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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 3.4 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 Now06:362.2 m12:221 m18:211.9 m00:270.7 m07:202.1 m13:081.1 m19:141.8 m01:140.8 m08:092 m14:011.1 m20:211.8 m02:130.9 m09:051.9 m15:011 m21:371.8 m03:231 m10:041.9 m16:031 m22:511.9 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.9 m
  • Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.8 m
  • Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.8 m
  • Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.8 m
  • Saturday 24 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.9 m

13th Beach: 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

346h

in December · 29 rideable days

The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 27 rideable days a month and 346 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is May, at 16.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 27.5 rideable days J February: 26 rideable days F March: 27.5 rideable days M April: 21.5 rideable days A May: 16.5 rideable days16.5 d M June: 17 rideable days J July: 20.5 rideable days J August: 16.5 rideable days16.5 d A September: 27 rideable days S October: 24.5 rideable days O November: 28 rideable days N December: 29 rideable days29 d D 0 10 20 30 January: 27.5 rideable days J February: 26 rideable days F March: 27.5 rideable days M April: 21.5 rideable days A May: 16.5 rideable days16.5 d M June: 17 rideable days J July: 20.5 rideable days J August: 16.5 rideable days16.5 d A September: 27 rideable days S October: 24.5 rideable days O November: 28 rideable days N December: 29 rideable days29 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 67%13-20 knots · 32%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 67% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 13 °C. The wettest month is November, with 93 mm.

Monthly averages: 13th Beach
Monthly averages — 13th Beach — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 27.5 320 h 23 °C 50 mm
February 26.0 289 h 25 °C 17 mm
March 27.5 251 h 23 °C 25 mm
April 21.5 202 h 19 °C 66 mm
May 16.5 140 h 17 °C 25 mm
June 17.0 154 h 13 °C 51 mm
July 20.5 188 h 13 °C 63 mm
August 16.5 146 h 15 °C 37 mm
September 27.0 303 h 17 °C 56 mm
October 24.5 281 h 18 °C 56 mm
November 28.0 327 h 20 °C 93 mm
December 29.0 346 h 22 °C 44 mm

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Technical details of 13th Beach spot

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

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

Depending on conditions: SE, SSE, NW.

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

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