Overview

Point Leo is a renowned kitesurfing spot located on the east coast of the Mornington Peninsula, in Victoria. This southwest-facing beach offers direct exposure to Bass Strait swells, creating ideal conditions for intermediate to advanced riders. The spot is particularly appreciated for its quality waves and spectacular natural setting, with cliffs and lush coastal vegetation. The prevailing southwest winds (the famous "Southerly Buster") blow cross-shore to side-onshore, offering optimal sailing conditions during the summer months, from November to March. The water area can be choppy, but the well-formed waves more than make up for it for waveriding enthusiasts. The tide significantly influences conditions: at low tide, a rocky reef is exposed, creating shallow areas to avoid. Point Leo is also famous for its seaside sculpture park and surrounding vineyards. Parking is accessible from Point Leo Road, with direct beach access. Watch out for rip currents that can be powerful during large swells.

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Spot forecast for Point Leo

Sunrise 06:26 · Sunset 19:42

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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 4.4 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 00:03 · 0.5 m High tide 06:49 · 2.2 m Low tide 12:40 · 1 m High tide 18:24 · 1.9 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 00:41 · 0.6 m High tide 07:28 · 2.1 m Low tide 13:23 · 1 m High tide 19:09 · 1.8 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 01:24 · 0.7 m High tide 08:12 · 2 m Low tide 14:13 · 1 m High tide 20:13 · 1.7 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 02:18 · 0.9 m High tide 09:05 · 1.9 m Low tide 15:12 · 1 m High tide 21:37 · 1.7 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 03:30 · 1 m High tide 10:07 · 1.8 m Low tide 16:16 · 0.9 m High tide 23:02 · 1.8 m

Point Leo: when to go?

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Season · peak

301h

in December · 28 rideable days

The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 24 rideable days a month and 301 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is August, at 11 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 73%13-20 knots · 26%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 13 °C. The wettest month is November, with 120 mm.

Monthly averages: Point Leo

Monthly averages — Point Leo — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	25.0	260 h	24 °C	53 mm
February	22.0	230 h	25 °C	31 mm
March	22.5	196 h	24 °C	26 mm
April	17.0	152 h	19 °C	59 mm
May	12.5	101 h	17 °C	25 mm
June	14.0	107 h	13 °C	37 mm
July	14.5	116 h	13 °C	81 mm
August	11.0	92 h	15 °C	50 mm
September	23.0	227 h	16 °C	77 mm
October	22.5	222 h	18 °C	74 mm
November	23.5	262 h	19 °C	120 mm
December	28.0	301 h	22 °C	60 mm

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Technical details of Point Leo spot

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

Depending on conditions: SE, SSE, WNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

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

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RHYLL20.7 km

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DW2871 Red Hill AU6.9 km

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