Lancelin (also referred too as “Lano”) is one of Western Australia’s best windsurfing and kitesurfing destinations and is located just 1.5 – 2 hours drive north of Perth.

The area offers flat water sailing in turquoise blue lagoons through to sublime wave sailing.

This destination offers something for everyone including beginners.

Lancelin is famous for holding the longest-standing windsurfing & kitesurfing event in the world; the Lancelin Ocean Classic. See more information here

The town of Lancelin is primarily based around fishing (mostly cray fishing these days) and with a population of around 700 people it has a real sense of community.

Best Time To Visit

The best wind is from October through to March (peak winds are Nov, Dec & Jan) when the trade winds blow consistently and reliably almost every day. The wind tends to be off-shore in the morning (S, SSE), changing to cross-off-shore (from the left-hand-side – SSW, SW) in the early afternoon.

The best chance of swell is in November and March however you can score some 2 – 3 metre days during the other summer months but they are more ad-hoc.

The water temps during summer are generally above 20 Deg C to 25 Deg C with air temps around 23 Deg C reaching up to 30 Deg C.

Nightlife

Things are pretty quiet in Lancelin during the week-days so be prepared to entertain yourself.

On the weekends, The Endeavour Pub comes to life with weekend visitors; this is the place to hang out to meet some of the locals. If you stay at the Lancelin Lodge it is quite social and you will meet like-minded kiters & windsurfers.

The town has a pizza shop, chicken shop and fish and chips but don’t expect any up-market restaurants.

During the week, most things shut down by 8pm.

If you stay at the Lancelin Lodge, then there are always like-minded kiters enjoying a beer in the common areas in the evenings and that is where we had the most fun! The Lancelin Beach Hotel is also a good spot for a drink and some food too if you are in the northern end of town.

Kitesurfing & windsurfing spots in & around Lancelin

The crystal clear turquoise waters of Lancelin are mostly flat with waves further out on the outer reef. The bay is nicely shallow, perfectly suitable for the beginners. The reef goes on for about a half a mile off the shore.

Lancelin offers 4 good spots for you to enjoy…..

Other Activities

In the unlikely event the wind doesn’t kick-in or for those non-sailors, Lancelin has plenty of other activities.

One of the most common activities is to explore the massive sand-dunes for which Lancelin is famous for. You can access via 4WD or jump on a 4WD tour. Sandboards are available for rent for those who want to ride the dunes.

Fishing, snorkelling, surfing, SUPping, dolphin watching are other great activities in Lancelin.

There is also a golf course on the outskirts of town.