Overview

Dripstone Cliffs is a kitesurf spot located in Darwin, in the Northern Territory, adjacent to Casuarina Beach. The spot takes its name from the eroded sandstone cliffs that border this section of coast. It is one of Darwin's best-known kitesurf spots. The prevailing wind follows a tropical monsoon pattern: southeast trade winds during the dry season (May to October) and northwest winds during the wet season. Wind conditions are best during the dry season. Tides in Darwin are very significant (up to 8 metres of tidal range), which radically changes sailing conditions. The best season is the dry season (May to October). The water is warm year-round. WARNING: risks from saltwater crocodiles and box jellyfish during the wet season. The spot is suitable for intermediate riders. Parking available above the cliffs.

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Spot forecast for Dripstone Cliffs

Sunrise 06:15 · Sunset 18:45

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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 1.7 km from the spot.

Tuesday 27 October Low tide 00:37 · 2.1 m High tide 06:11 · 7 m Low tide 12:42 · 0.5 m High tide 18:57 · 7.8 m
Wednesday 28 October Low tide 01:16 · 2.2 m High tide 06:42 · 7 m Low tide 13:18 · 0.4 m High tide 19:34 · 7.7 m
Thursday 29 October Low tide 01:57 · 2.4 m High tide 07:14 · 6.9 m Low tide 13:57 · 0.4 m High tide 20:14 · 7.5 m
Friday 30 October Low tide 02:38 · 2.7 m High tide 07:48 · 6.7 m Low tide 14:39 · 0.7 m High tide 20:58 · 7.1 m
Saturday 31 October Low tide 03:25 · 3 m High tide 08:25 · 6.3 m Low tide 15:25 · 1.2 m High tide 21:49 · 6.6 m

Dripstone Cliffs: 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

262h

in May · 30 rideable days

The season runs from April to August, peaking in May: 23 rideable days a month and 262 hours of usable wind, at 31 °C. The low point is January, at 3 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 96%13-20 knots · 4%21-30 knots · under 1%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 96% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 30 °C. The wettest month is January, with 519 mm.

Monthly averages: Dripstone Cliffs

Monthly averages — Dripstone Cliffs — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	3.0	22 h	31 °C	519 mm
February	7.0	53 h	30 °C	290 mm
March	4.0	26 h	30 °C	436 mm
April	24.0	185 h	32 °C	85 mm
May	30.0	262 h	32 °C	22 mm
June	25.5	177 h	30 °C	0 mm
July	18.5	127 h	30 °C	4 mm
August	17.5	92 h	31 °C	3 mm
September	11.5	66 h	32 °C	33 mm
October	4.0	22 h	32 °C	71 mm
November	6.0	38 h	31 °C	365 mm
December	4.0	30 h	31 °C	273 mm

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Technical details of Dripstone Cliffs spot

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

Depending on conditions: ENE, S, NW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

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

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DARWIN AIRPORT7.4 km

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EAST POINT6.9 km

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