# Altona Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Melbourne, Australia.

> Altona Beach sits on Melbourne's western shoreline and provides a shallow, accessible option for developing kiters. The flat to light chop conditions and sandy launch make it forgiving for learning fundamentals. Being a patrolled beach with good accessibility means safer sessions, particularly for solo riders. Water temperatures are cool year-round, so a wetsuit is essential. The suburban location offers convenience without the intensity of more exposed coastal breaks, though winter swells occasionally create choppy conditions.

## Best time to kitesurf
Altona Beach has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jul, Sep and Oct: 25–31% of days reach 12 kt+, with 10 kt average daily wind, 11–16 °C water and 9–13 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12% | 9.1 | 20 | 21.9 |
| Feb | 20% | 9.6 | 18.8 | 21 |
| Mar | 10% | 8.6 | 17.3 | 19.8 |
| Apr | 11% | 8.3 | 14.9 | 17.3 |
| May | 11% | 8.4 | 11.5 | 14.6 |
| Jun | 21% | 9.8 | 10.1 | 12.4 |
| Jul | 25% | 9.8 | 9.3 | 10.8 |
| Aug | 25% | 9.7 | 10.5 | 11.7 |
| Sep | 27% | 9.9 | 12 | 13.8 |
| Oct | 31% | 10.2 | 13.1 | 15.6 |
| Nov | 22% | 9.8 | 15 | 18.1 |
| Dec | 16% | 9.9 | 17.3 | 20.1 |

## Highlights
- Sandy beach launch
- Flat to light chop
- Beginner-focused
- Patrolled beach

## Amenities
Patrolled beach, Parking nearby, Café facilities, Shower facilities

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -37.8558, 144.8195
- Destination guide: [Melbourne](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/melbourne)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Williamstown Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/williamstown-beach) — best around Jul, 17–19% windy days, 9 kt, water 11–12 °C (9 km)
- [Black Rock Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/black-rock-beach) — best around Jul, 26–28% windy days, 9–10 kt, water 11–15 °C (14 km)
- [Elwood Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/elwood-beach) — best around Jul, 17–19% windy days, 9 kt, water 11–12 °C (14 km)
- [Ricketts Point](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/ricketts-point) — best around Jul, 26–28% windy days, 9–10 kt, water 11–15 °C (16 km)

## Kite schools
- [AUSWatersports](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/auswatersports) — https://www.auswatersports.com.au/ (2 km)
- [Kite Republic](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-republic) — http://www.kiterepublic.com.au/ (13 km)
- [Kite Republic School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-republic-school) — https://www.kiterepublic.com.au/lessons/ (13 km)
- [The Zu Kite Club](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/the-zu-kite-club) — http://www.thezu.com.au/ (13 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/altona-beach
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.