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Windsurfing near Ricketts Point

South Ricketts (0 km)
North Ricketts (1 km)
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Parkdale (4 km)
Aspendale (6 km)
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Aspendale Gnotuk (7 km)
Green Point (8 km)
Dendy Beach Boxes (9 km)
Bon Beach (11 km)
Elwood - Dawson Ave (12 km)
Elwood (13 km)
St Kilda (16 km)
Middle Park, Melbourne (17 km)
Frankston (18 km)
Williamstown (20 km)

Nearby Windguru Forecasts

Australia - Middle Park (Melbourne) (18 km)

Ricketts Point has two sailing locations - North Ricketts and South Ricketts (Watkins Bay). The google map has the locator midway between North Ricketts, in front of the Beaumaris sailing club, and Sotuh Ricketts. South Ricketts is in front of the lifesaving club, and is a very popular windsurfing spot that can get crowded on any wind with a bit of east in it. It is one of the few locations on the eastern side of the bay that handle an Easterly wind. There have been attempts to ban windsurfing/kitesurfing from this location due to the Ricketts Point Marine Park.

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Best wind direction

North Ricketts: South Westerly South Ricketts: South Easterly or North Westerly

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Season

Spring through to Autumn is warmest and has the best winds - September to March. Easterlies are a little more prevalant around April. SW seabreezes best in December.

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Any local hazards

The rocks and cliffs are hazardous for kitesurfing. For windsurfers, the rock platform of Ricketts Point can come into play if the tide is low. There is also a sand bar infront of the life saving club that can catch the unwary at low tide. Watch out for stingrays!!!

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