Overview

Lee Point is a major kitesurfing spot located in Darwin, Northern Territory. It is the most popular kitesurfing spot in Darwin, situated on the northern tip of Casuarina Beach. The spot offers excellent conditions thanks to its exposed position that catches the southeast trade winds well during the dry season. The prevailing wind follows the monsoon pattern: reliable and consistent southeast trade winds during the dry season (May to October), regularly blowing between 15 and 25 knots. Tides in Darwin are among the largest in Australia (up to 8 m), creating very different conditions between high and low tide. At low tide, vast tidal flats are exposed. The best season is the dry season (May to October). The water is warm year-round (26-30°C), no wetsuit needed. IMPORTANT WARNING: risk of saltwater crocodiles (salties) and deadly box jellyfish during the wet season. Always check with locals about current safety conditions. Stinger nets are not installed on this beach. The spot is suitable for intermediate and advanced riders. Darwin's kitesurfing community is active and welcoming. Parking available. This is the must-ride spot of Australia's Top End.

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Spot forecast for Lee Point

Sunrise 06:18 · Sunset 18:43

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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 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 00:50 · 5.3 m Low tide 07:22 · 4.1 m High tide 09:59 · 4.4 m Low tide 11:45 · 4.3 m High tide 12:43 · 4.3 m Low tide 19:05 · 3.3 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 02:15 · 5.4 m Low tide 08:54 · 3.7 m High tide 14:37 · 4.6 m Low tide 20:36 · 3.2 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 03:14 · 5.7 m Low tide 09:49 · 3.1 m High tide 15:41 · 5.2 m Low tide 21:42 · 2.9 m
Friday 23 October High tide 03:57 · 6.1 m Low tide 10:26 · 2.5 m High tide 16:28 · 5.9 m Low tide 22:33 · 2.6 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 04:34 · 6.4 m Low tide 11:00 · 1.9 m High tide 17:07 · 6.6 m Low tide 23:17 · 2.3 m

Lee 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…)

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: Lee Point

Monthly averages — Lee Point — 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 Lee Point 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 AIRPORT10.5 km

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EAST POINT11.7 km

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