Exmouth kitesurf: Sandy Bay and Graveyards
Exmouth has calm water at Sandy Bay in Cape Range National Park and waves at Graveyards. The Learmonth weather station records some of its highest monthly winds from October to January.
Exmouth can work for kitesurfing from December to February, but check the season locally before you book. Windfinder’s Learmonth station shows its highest monthly figures from October to January and a south-westerly wind in summer, while we could not confirm the local kite season from a tourism office or school. Sandy Bay has calm water for beginners, and Graveyards has waves for advanced riders.
Facts as of November 2026, from the sources listed at the end of this page.
How windy is Exmouth in summer?
Windfinder’s Learmonth station, near Exmouth, averages about 13 knots from the south-west in December and January and about 12 knots in February, measured over the whole day. October to January are the windiest months of the year at that station.
That is station data, not a kite season. No tourism or school page we could open gives season months for kitesurfing in Exmouth, so ask the local school about the best period before you plan a trip around the wind.
Where can you kitesurf in Exmouth?
- Sandy Bay, in Cape Range National Park, has calm water. Western Australia Expert calls it perfect for families and beginners.
- Graveyards has waves, for more advanced riders.
Exmouth Surf Centre offers lessons and equipment hire, which helps if you are flying in without your own gear.
What should you check before you ride?
Sandy Bay is inside Cape Range National Park. We could not open a source on where kitesurfing is allowed around Exmouth, so check the current park and marine park rules with the park office or the local school before you ride.
How do you get there?
The nearest airport is Learmonth (LEA), near Exmouth. Further south, Geraldton and Coronation Beach have a better documented summer sea breeze. More on the sport: kitesurf.
How windy is Exmouth from December to February?
Share of days with at least three consecutive daylight hours at 11 knots (4 Beaufort) or more, over the last 10 southern summers (2015/16 to 2024/25).
| December | January | February | Mean daylight wind | Most common direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth | 69% | 63% | 46% | 10.5 kn | WSW |
Our calculation from NASA POWER hourly wind at 10 m (MERRA-2 model), 09:00 to 18:00 local solar time. The model grid is about 50 km wide, so it smooths out local sea breezes and gusts: use these figures to compare spots and months, and check a local forecast before you go.
Where do people ride at Exmouth right now?
Explore+ in the Waterspeed web app shows recent sessions on a map, with sport and top speed, so you can see which spots are working before you go. Open Explore+. To record your own sessions, Waterspeed runs on iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and Wear OS, and syncs Garmin, COROS and Suunto.
FAQ
Where do beginners kitesurf in Exmouth?
Sandy Bay in Cape Range National Park, which Western Australia Expert describes as calm water that suits families and beginners.
Can you take kitesurf lessons in Exmouth?
Yes. Exmouth Surf Centre offers lessons and hire.
Which airport is closest to Exmouth?
Learmonth Airport (LEA).
