Overview

<![CDATA[Margaret River Rivermouth is a kitesurfing spot located at the mouth of the Margaret River on the southwest coast of Western Australia. This spot offers varied conditions between the sheltered estuary and the exposed ocean coast. Prevailing south to southwest winds blow side-shore. The estuary offers calmer waters for intermediates, while the ocean coast features powerful waves for advanced riders. The Margaret River region is famous for its vineyards, craft breweries, and gastronomy. Access is from Margaret River. Parking is available. Watch out for currents at the river mouth and rocks. Respect surfers on the waves.]]>

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Spot forecast for Margaret River Rivermouth

Sunrise 05:32 · Sunset 18:37

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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 3.6 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 01:07 · 0.7 m Low tide 13:58 · 0.3 m High tide 22:33 · 0.6 m Low tide 23:54 · 0.6 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 05:51 · 0.6 m Low tide 13:58 · 0.3 m High tide 21:31 · 0.6 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 01:34 · 0.5 m High tide 07:00 · 0.6 m Low tide 13:59 · 0.3 m High tide 20:48 · 0.6 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 02:17 · 0.4 m High tide 08:01 · 0.6 m Low tide 14:05 · 0.4 m High tide 20:33 · 0.7 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 03:00 · 0.4 m High tide 09:06 · 0.6 m Low tide 14:12 · 0.4 m High tide 20:39 · 0.7 m

Margaret River Rivermouth: 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

371h

in December · 29 rideable days

The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 27 rideable days a month and 371 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is June, at 11.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 63%13-20 knots · 35%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 63% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 240 mm.

Monthly averages: Margaret River Rivermouth

Monthly averages — Margaret River Rivermouth — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	28.5	347 h	26 °C	14 mm
February	27.5	314 h	26 °C	11 mm
March	25.0	228 h	26 °C	20 mm
April	20.5	168 h	23 °C	45 mm
May	13.5	131 h	21 °C	97 mm
June	11.5	118 h	17 °C	166 mm
July	17.0	156 h	16 °C	240 mm
August	17.5	169 h	16 °C	214 mm
September	23.0	224 h	17 °C	84 mm
October	24.5	227 h	18 °C	74 mm
November	28.5	324 h	21 °C	42 mm
December	29.0	371 h	24 °C	14 mm

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Technical details of Margaret River Rivermouth spot

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

Depending on conditions: SE, SSE, W.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

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

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