Kitesurfing Geraldton: Point Moore, Sunset Beach and St Georges
Geraldton's afternoon sea breeze often blows 15 to 30 knots from November to February. Point Moore, Sunset Beach and St Georges give flat water, waves and slalom.
Geraldton is one of the windiest places to kitesurf and windsurf in Western Australia from December to February. Visit Geraldton says the sea breeze is most consistent from November to the end of February and often blows 15 to 30 knots in the afternoon. Point Moore, Sunset Beach and St Georges give you flat water, waves and slalom water within the town.
Facts as of November 2026, from the sources listed at the end of this page.
How windy is Geraldton in summer?
Mornings are offshore. In the afternoon the sea breeze comes in, cross-onshore from the left, and IKSURFMAG says most days are 7 m kite weather. Visit Geraldton puts the season at September to April, with the most consistent wind from November to the end of February. IKSURFMAG lists November to March as the windiest months.
Windfinder’s Geraldton Airport station averages about 16 knots from the south in December and January and about 15 knots in February, measured over the whole day. That is a high daily mean for a summer sea breeze spot.
Where can you kitesurf and windsurf in Geraldton?
- Point Moore has flat water inside the reef, chop and punchy left-hand waves outside. It gets more wind and swell than the other Geraldton spots. Kiteforum calls it a spot for experienced riders, though IKSURFMAG notes that some instructors teach in the flatter water inside the reef.
- Sunset Beach is a wave spot for down-the-line wavesailing, with a shorebreak.
- St Georges is flat and windy, and used for slalom.
For flat, shallow water and a long season of waves, Coronation Beach, about 38 km north, is the other big spot in the area.
What should you watch out for?
- Point Moore has reef and rocks.
- Hell’s Gate is a wave break where Visit Geraldton advises you to sail with a buddy.
- St Georges has a reef quite close to shore.
- Sunset Beach has a heavy shorebreak in big swell, and the launch is small at high tide.
The wind here is often strong, so bring small kites and sails and do not ride the reefs alone.
How do you get there?
Geraldton Airport (GET) is 11 km east of the town. By road, Perth (PER) is about 6 hours away. Closer to Perth, Lancelin has a similar summer sea breeze. More on the sports: kitesurf and windsurf.
How windy is Geraldton 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Moore, Geraldton | 95% | 90% | 88% | 14.6 kn | S |
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 Geraldton 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
How strong is the wind in Geraldton in summer?
Visit Geraldton says the afternoon sea breeze often blows 15 to 30 knots, and IKSURFMAG says most days are 7 m kite weather.
Is Point Moore suitable for beginners?
Point Moore is mainly for intermediate and expert riders, though some instructors teach in the flatter water inside the reef.
Which airport serves Geraldton?
Geraldton Airport (GET), 11 km east of the town. Perth is about 6 hours away by car.
