Downwind at North West Cape (Exmouth and Ningaloo): when to go, record speeds and leaderboard
Exmouth and Ningaloo, Western Australia, Australia
North West Cape is busiest in October: downwind sessions usually start between 14:00 and 17:00. Downwind makes up 20% of the sessions at North West Cape.
- Sessions, 12 months
- 92
- Riders, 12 months
- 7
- Sessions, 30 days
- 26
- Record, 12 months
- –
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When to go
Sessions by month
Sessions by time of day
Most sessions start between 14:00 and 17:00. Local start time.
Wind direction
Direction from weather model
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Nearby spots
Distance and sessions in the last 12 months.
- Exmouth9.4 km76
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Questions
When is the best time for Downwind at North West Cape?
Downwind sessions at North West Cape are mostly in October. The busiest month is October, with 36 sessions in the last 12 months.
Is Downwind at North West Cape better in the morning or in the afternoon?
Most sessions start between 14:00 and 17:00, local time. 7% start before noon and 93% from noon on.
How popular is Downwind at North West Cape?
92 downwind sessions by 7 riders in the last 12 months. That is 20% of all sessions at North West Cape.
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