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Observatory Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Australia · Western Australia

Spot currently openIntermediate level -33.9 | 121.78

Overview

<![CDATA[Observatory Beach is a kitesurfing spot located near Esperance in Western Australia. This beach is part of the magnificent Esperance coastline, renowned for its pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters among the most beautiful in Australia. Prevailing south to southeast winds blow regularly on this south coast. Conditions are suited to intermediate riders with moderate waves and varied water conditions. The natural setting is spectacular. Access is from Esperance via the coastal road. Parking is available. Watch out for rocks and reefs. Esperance provides all necessary services.]]>
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Spot forecast for Observatory Beach

Sunrise 05:05 · Sunset 18:10

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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 4.8 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 Now07:170.7 m15:140.3 m22:160.6 m01:560.5 m08:040.7 m15:030.3 m21:370.6 m02:370.4 m08:400.7 m15:080.2 m21:290.7 m03:130.3 m09:140.7 m15:190.2 m21:350.8 m03:480.2 m09:490.7 m15:340.3 m21:500.9 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.6 m
  • Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.6 m
  • Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.7 m
  • Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.8 m
  • Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.9 m

Observatory 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

350h

in December · 30.5 rideable days

The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 28 rideable days a month and 350 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is June, at 10.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 40 January: 29.5 rideable days J February: 27 rideable days F March: 29.5 rideable days M April: 22 rideable days A May: 15 rideable days M June: 10.5 rideable days10.5 d J July: 13.5 rideable days J August: 15 rideable days A September: 25 rideable days S October: 29 rideable days O November: 28 rideable days N December: 30.5 rideable days30.5 d D 0 10 20 30 40 January: 29.5 rideable days J February: 27 rideable days F March: 29.5 rideable days M April: 22 rideable days A May: 15 rideable days M June: 10.5 rideable days10.5 d J July: 13.5 rideable days J August: 15 rideable days A September: 25 rideable days S October: 29 rideable days O November: 28 rideable days N December: 30.5 rideable days30.5 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 65%13-20 knots · 33%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 17 °C. The wettest month is July, with 94 mm.

Monthly averages: Observatory Beach
Monthly averages — Observatory 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 29.5 343 h 25 °C 26 mm
February 27.0 277 h 26 °C 17 mm
March 29.5 261 h 25 °C 47 mm
April 22.0 157 h 21 °C 47 mm
May 15.0 98 h 21 °C 39 mm
June 10.5 99 h 18 °C 70 mm
July 13.5 114 h 17 °C 94 mm
August 15.0 115 h 18 °C 77 mm
September 25.0 191 h 18 °C 46 mm
October 29.0 257 h 22 °C 30 mm
November 28.0 308 h 20 °C 52 mm
December 30.5 350 h 24 °C 12 mm

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Technical details of Observatory Beach spot

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

The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.

Depending on conditions: ESE, WSW, 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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