Victoria, Australia
Area 45 near Inverloch is popular for speed sailors
Low tide is best for speed sailing at Area 45
The Rotunda at Inverloch is great for flat water blasting
Green point is popular in northerly winds for bump-and-jump & foiling
Elwood beach is a popular spot fo slalom, wing foiling & windsurfer foiling
Balnarring is a popular spot for kitesurfers & wing foilers
Sandy Point offers great flat water blasting & speed sailing
Bemm River in East Gippsland is a good flat water sailing spot
Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula offers bump and jump & great foiling
Eagle Point is a great spot for camping & bump and jump & foiling
Swan Bay near Queenscliff is also a great flat water blasting & speed sailing spot
Windsurfing, Kitesurfing & Wingsurfing in Victoria, Australia
Victoria is located in the SE corner of Australia and is home to Australia’s second largest city, Melbourne.
Much of the coastline is pretty rugged and uninviting for wind sports enthusiasts however there are a number of bays, inlets & lakes (and some inland) that are ideal for windsurfers, kitersurfers and wingsurfers.
For those that love to ride waves large & small there are endless possibilities. Some of the most popular spots being Point Leo on the Mornington Peninsula, Point Danger at Torquay, Woolamai at Philip Island and Sandy Point beach.
The Season
The main season for wind sports in Victoria is from October to April however this largely depends on the water temperatures.
Port Philip Bay usually warms up far quicker than the ocean beaches making it more paletable at either end of the season.
The sea breeze around Victoria is predominantly from the south to south west. So the air is cooler and more dense from this direction.
It is possible to sail all year round in Victoria however outside of the seabreeze season winds can be blustery and very strong, generally driven by strom cycles.
The Sailing Spots
The most concentration of windsurfing, kitesurfing and wingsurfing takes place at varous locations around Port Philip Bay near Melbourne.
The bay offers good bump-and-jump and foiling conditions and to a lesser degree some flat-water-blasting spots in the right wind directions. Being basically a round shape, the bay offers good sailing somewhere in every wind direction.
Popular spots for windsurfing & windfoiling include Elwood / Point Ormond, Green Point & Dendy Street. Popular spots for kitesurfing include St Kilda West Beach, Brighton Beach & Altona Beach (to the west).
To the east of Melbourne along the coast, some of the most popular spots include Anderson’s Inlet at Inverloch (about 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne) where you will find plenty of flat water blasting & speed sailing and a little further to the west is the renowned speed sailing spot of Sandy Point (about 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne) in shallow inlet near Wilson’s Promontory.
Further to the east there are numerous lake sailing spots on the Gippsland Lakes and further towards the NSW border there are great adventure sailing spots like Marlo, Bemm River & Mallacoota.
To the west, Swan Bay and Lake Connewarre on the Bellarine Peninsula offer great flat water / speed sailing options (but are no good for foiling due to being very shallow). For waves, Point Danger at Torquay is a popular destination.
Inland sailing can be less relaiable due the fickle winds however on the right day it can be awesome. Some inlake lakes in Victoria suited to windsports include Lake Boga (near Swanhill), Lake Bolac & Lake Colac in western vic & Lake Burrumbeet (near Ballarat).
See all Victorian sailing spots here & filter by your sport and type of sailing you prefer.
Camping & Sailing
Unfortunately (legal) campsites where you can launch from are few and far between in Victoria. One of the best options is Eagle Point where can can launch right from the front of the camping ground.
Wind Sports Clubs in Victoria
Windsurfing Clubs
- Sailing Type:
- Flat Water Blasting
- Bump and Jump
- Foiling
- Longboard Cruising
Best Months:- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best wind directions:- NE
- E
- ESE
- SE
- SSE
- S
- SSW
Elwood Sailing Club, Elwood Victoria Elwood Sailing Club (ESC) is located on Port Philip Bay approximately 8km SE of Melbourne. The club has a mix of mono-hull & multi-hull sailing craft. Sailors meet for racing on Saturday’s from October to April each year. It also has a strong following of recreational windsurfers with up to 50 members dedicated to the Read more... - Sailing Type:
- Flat Water Blasting
- Bump and Jump
- Longboard Cruising
Best Months:- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best wind directions:- S
- SSW
- SW
Inverloch Windsurfing club is located on Andersons Inlet in Inverloch, Victoria. The club was established in 2009 and has grown to over 100 members from the local community, many from Melbourne and greater Victoria and even some from interstate & international. The club is social and holds casual events throughout the season including speed sailing & long-board racing. They also Read more... - Sailing Type:
- Flat Water Blasting
- Bump and Jump
- Foiling
- Longboard Cruising
Best Months:- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best wind directions:- E
- SE
- SW
- W
Mordialloc Sailing Club is located in Mordialloc on Port Phillip Bay approximately 30kms (35 mins drive) from Melbourne. The club offers “learn to windsurf” courses throughout their regular sailing season which starts the first week of October and runs till the end of April. The course is a private 1:1 student:instructor and consists of 6 x 2 hour sessions on Read more...
Kitesurfing Clubs
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Windsurfing, Kitesurfing & Wingsurfing Lessons & Hire
Windsurfing Centres
- Services Overview:
- Beginners Gear Rentals
- Hourly Rentals
- Adults Lessons
- Kids Lessons
- Parking
Location of centre:- Beachfront
SHQ Boardsports are located in Sandringham on Port Phillip Bay NE of Melbourne. They have been around since windsurfing began in Melbourne and are Melbourne’s largest retailer of windsurfing gear plus they also retail kite boarding gear. They also offer windsurfing lessons for beginners & intermediates which take place in the protected shallow water of Sandringham harbour and can be Read more... - Services Overview:
- Adults Lessons
- Kids Lessons
Location of centre:- Beachfront
Facilites:- Showers
- Changing Rooms
Instructor Adrian provides windsurfing lessons in front of the Elwood Sailing Club to kids and adult. Ability levels include first-timers through to advanced sailors wanting to improve their skills. Lessons take place in front of the sailing club at Elwood on Port Phillip Bay, just 10km SE of Melbourne, Australia. There are no set days of the week however lessons Read more...
Kitesurfing Centres
- Services Overview:
- Premium Gear Rentals
- Walk-Up Rentals
- Hourly Rentals
- Advanced Booking Rentals
- Adults Lessons
- Kids Lessons
- Safety Observers
- Parking
Location of centre:- Beachfront
Facilites:- Food
- Beach Bar
- Shady Seating Area
- Retail Shop
Other equipment for rent:- SUPs
Kite Republic, Kitesurfing Lessons & Hire St Kilda Kite Republic has a retail outlet at the St Kilda Baths and generally has its kite lessons centre located at West St Kilda Beach. They offer private & group (up to 3 people) kitesurfing lessons by the hour up to a full day or multi-day. If you are already a kiter looking Read more...
Wind Sports Retail in Victoria
- Category: Kitesurfing RetailerKitesurfing Brands:
- Core
- Flysurfer
- Duotone
- Naish
- Nobile
Kitesurfing Gear:- Twin Tips
- Kite Surfboards
- Directional Boards
- Speciality Boards
- Kites
- Kite Pumps
- Bindings
- Harnesses
- Impact Vests
- Helmets
- Foot Straps
- Bars
- Kite Foils
- Travel Bags
- Packages
- Used Gear
Kite Republic is located at the St Kilda baths complex in St Kilda Melbourne. They retail kiteboarding gear and accessories as well as SUPs and accessories. They also provide kiteboarding and SUP lessons at West St Kilda Beach from their mobile centre. See website for more details. Read more... - Windsurfing Brands:
- Avanti
- BIC
- Chinook
- Dakine
- Flying Objects
- Gaastra
- Goya
- JP Australia
- K4
- MFC
- Mystic
- Neil Pryde
- Powerex
- Quatro
- Radz
- Select Fins
- Sunshine
- Tabou
- Unifiber
Windsurfing Gear:- Boards
- Sails
- Booms
- Masts
- Fins
- Foils
- Harnesses
- Buoyancy Vests
Kitesurfing Brands:- Cabrinha
- Dakine
- Duotone
- Firewire
- Liquid Face
- Mystic
- Neil Pryde
Kitesurfing Gear:- Twin Tips
- Kite Surfboards
- Speciality Boards
- Bindings
- Bars
- Kite Foils
- Packages
Sailboard Headquarters has a physical store located in Sandringham SE of Melbourne, VIC, Australia. They offer the biggest range of windsurfing gear with many of the top brands. They also have a good range of kitesurfing equipment as well as foils. Check out their website for details and online sales. Read more... - Category: Windsurfing RetailerWindsurfing Brands:
- I-99
- Point-7
Windsurfing Gear:- Boards
- Sails
- Booms
- Masts
- Fins
- Harnesses
- Harness Lines
The Big Blue are the exclusive importer of Point-7 & I-99 windsurfing & SUP gear. Being a direct distributor they offer great discounts for volume purchases. They do not have a physical shop however contact them via their website and they can provide the latest information & pricing. Read more...
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