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Lee Point kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Australia · Territoire du Nord
Overview
Lee Point is a kitesurfing spot located in Darwin, Northern Territory. This spot is a duplicate of Lee Point (ID 3078) and covers the same riding area, the most popular kitesurfing spot in Darwin. The prevailing wind follows the monsoon pattern: southeast trade winds during the dry season (May to October). The very significant tides (up to 8 m) dramatically change the conditions. The water is warm year-round. The best season is the dry season (May to October). WARNING: risks of saltwater crocodiles and box jellyfish. The spot is suitable for intermediate riders. Parking available.
Spot forecast for Lee Point
Sunrise 06:18 · Sunset 18:43
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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 · 5.3 m Low tide · 4.1 m High tide · 4.4 m Low tide · 4.3 m High tide · 4.3 m Low tide · 3.3 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 5.4 m Low tide · 3.7 m High tide · 4.6 m Low tide · 3.2 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 5.7 m Low tide · 3.1 m High tide · 5.2 m Low tide · 2.9 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 6.1 m Low tide · 2.5 m High tide · 5.9 m Low tide · 2.6 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 6.4 m Low tide · 1.9 m High tide · 6.6 m Low tide · 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…)
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.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
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
| 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.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
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DARWIN AIRPORT10.3 km
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EAST POINT11.4 km
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