Kite-surf Leighton

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Small wave, Medium wave Water hazards: Swimmers, Reefs Water quality: Crystal clear Infos: A beach break exists but only works some times, during winter it can be fun. No reef in the kitezone, downwind has many limestone reefs that are very sharp and would make short work of a kite. Some seaweed on but otherwise great. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: A great big sandy beach. Identified hazards: Shells, Bystanders Beachgoer: January, February, March, October, November, December Weather specificities: Warm and windy most days in summer, it's Perth-hot and windy rash vest is essential in summer other wise you will come back looking like a cooked Crayfish (you can get one of those up the beach). In winter most wear a full length wetsuit but the water is still above 16C. The on season is summer and some still kite during winter but they are storm riders-experienced kiters only. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: The beach faces WNW so the best wind is the sea breeze (SW). Strong SW are expected in summer and winter is a whole range but you can be lucky and get a northerly. Best months: January, February, March, December Access description: by Car, Train - From Perth: get on Stirling hwy. head south. Turn right at Mosman Park train station so that you cross the level crossing. Head southwest, once you pass the pedestrian bridge you are at the kite beach. From Freo: head up the coast, once over the river head for the sea, go north and you will be driving parallel to the beach, park near the pedestrian bridge. The car park is commonly hit by thieves. Specific rules: License Extra: Act sensible, AKSA membership is needed if you do a downwinder to Duch Inn. The beach is restricted to the area south of the bridge and north of the surf club during summer yet you can go anywhere south of the bridge in winter. Watch out for car breakers. Nightlife: Freo Coffey Strip has clubs, catch train to Freo and you will find it. Accommodations: School, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking