Overview

Leschenault Estuary at Australind is a kitesurfing spot located near Bunbury in Western Australia. This estuary offers a vast flat and shallow body of water, ideal for freeriding, freestyle and learning to kitesurf. It is one of the best flat water spots in the Bunbury area. The prevailing south to southwest winds, the "Fremantle Doctor", blow consistently over the estuary in summer. The water surface is protected from ocean waves, offering perfect flat water conditions. The water is shallow, allowing you to stand almost everywhere. Access is from Australind with parking by the estuary. Beware of mangrove areas and sandbars. Please respect the environmental protection zones of the estuary.

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Spot forecast for Leschenault Estuary - Australind

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Leschenault Estuary - Australind: 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

274h

in December · 28 rideable days

The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 24 rideable days a month and 274 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is May, at 9.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 81%13-20 knots · 19%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 81% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 193 mm.

Monthly averages: Leschenault Estuary - Australind

Monthly averages — Leschenault Estuary - Australind — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	26.0	222 h	31 °C	7 mm
February	25.0	220 h	31 °C	5 mm
March	19.0	130 h	29 °C	9 mm
April	13.5	81 h	25 °C	24 mm
May	9.5	70 h	21 °C	80 mm
June	10.0	76 h	17 °C	167 mm
July	12.0	94 h	16 °C	193 mm
August	14.5	127 h	16 °C	189 mm
September	20.5	160 h	18 °C	70 mm
October	23.0	172 h	20 °C	67 mm
November	23.0	220 h	24 °C	29 mm
December	28.0	274 h	29 °C	5 mm

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Technical details of Leschenault Estuary - Australind spot

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

Depending on conditions: SE, SSE, W.

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Spot opening date · Required level

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

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