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Forums > Windsurfing General

Melbourne wind direction advice

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Created by Juzz > 9 months ago, 2 Nov 2007
Juzz
VIC, 23 posts
2 Nov 2007 1:16PM
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There are a few posts here requesting advice on best wind directions for certain spots. It got me thinking that I have also forgotten where to sail in what direction, not that I knew beforehand anyway! I have been creating a bit of a list as I read but not so sure on accuracy...can you more experienced guys please help to correct this if wrong and I can amend as necessary. Cheers.

St.Kilda
NW, W, S

Elwood
Anything but SE, E, NE

Green Point
NW, N, NE

Rickets Point
E

mathew
QLD, 2067 posts
2 Nov 2007 2:50PM
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Depends on the type of sailing that you are doing, and also the "distance from the city"...

Rye: N - waves
Williamstown: N/NE - speed (watch for rocks, eels)
Altona: N/NE - speed (offshore)

Gnotuk or Chelsea: SW - waves

mr love
VIC, 2376 posts
2 Nov 2007 4:01PM
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And don,t forget Ricketts in a Westerly , best session you will get on the bay when it,s on !!!

stamp
QLD, 2776 posts
3 Nov 2007 12:16AM
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2nd that; ricketts point on a cranking westerly is the best wave on the bay. you can score some good waves off mt martha main beach too in the north west/westerlies

Juzz
VIC, 23 posts
8 Nov 2007 3:59PM
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Any other additions?

Location Wind Direction

St.Kilda NW, W, S
Elwood Anything but SE, E, NE
Green Point NW, N, NE
Rickets Point E, SE, NW, W
Rye N - waves
Williamstown N, NE - speed (watch for rocks, eels)
Altona N, NE - speed (offshore)
Gnotuk or Chelsea SW - waves
Mt Martha main beach NW, W

MikeyS
VIC, 1508 posts
8 Nov 2007 4:09PM
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I'd scrap St Kilda for a NW. Too "holey", straight offshore from the apartment blocks. Otherwise the list looks pretty good to me.



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