# Black Rock Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Melbourne, Australia.

> Black Rock Beach occupies a sheltered bay position ideal for beginners mastering the fundamentals. Sandy launch area makes entry and exit straightforward even with a full quiver. The bay's natural protection keeps water flat and winds manageable, reducing intimidation factor. Nearby amenities support short missions or extended sessions. The location works year-round, though warmer months bring better casual foot traffic. Water remains cool, so thermal layers are standard. Chop remains minimal, prioritizing comfort over excitement for newer kiters building confidence and technique.

## Best time to kitesurf
Black Rock Beach has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jun, Jul and Oct: 26–28% of days reach 12 kt+, with 9–10 kt average daily wind, 11–15 °C water and 10–14 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15% | 9.7 | 20.4 | 21.5 |
| Feb | 17% | 9.8 | 19.2 | 20.8 |
| Mar | 10% | 8.9 | 17.9 | 19.8 |
| Apr | 12% | 8.4 | 15.3 | 17.4 |
| May | 17% | 8.7 | 12.1 | 14.9 |
| Jun | 26% | 9.5 | 10.7 | 12.6 |
| Jul | 28% | 9.4 | 9.9 | 10.9 |
| Aug | 26% | 9.7 | 11.1 | 11.6 |
| Sep | 22% | 9.7 | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Oct | 28% | 10 | 13.7 | 15.3 |
| Nov | 22% | 9.8 | 15.5 | 17.5 |
| Dec | 19% | 10.1 | 17.8 | 19.8 |

## Highlights
- Sandy bay launch
- Flat protected water
- Beginner-optimal conditions
- Sheltered location

## Amenities
Parking facilities, Beach amenities, Sandy launch, Bay access

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -37.9197, 144.9628
- Destination guide: [Melbourne](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/melbourne)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Ricketts Point](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/ricketts-point) — best around Jul, 26–28% windy days, 9–10 kt, water 11–15 °C (3 km)
- [Elwood Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/elwood-beach) — best around Jul, 17–19% windy days, 9 kt, water 11–12 °C (6 km)
- [Williamstown Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/williamstown-beach) — best around Jul, 17–19% windy days, 9 kt, water 11–12 °C (7 km)
- [Altona Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/altona-beach) — best around Oct, 25–31% windy days, 10 kt, water 11–16 °C (14 km)

## Kite schools
- [Kite Republic](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-republic) — http://www.kiterepublic.com.au/ (6 km)
- [Kite Republic School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-republic-school) — https://www.kiterepublic.com.au/lessons/ (7 km)
- [The Zu Kite Club](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/the-zu-kite-club) — http://www.thezu.com.au/ (7 km)
- [AUSWatersports](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/auswatersports) — https://www.auswatersports.com.au/ (13 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/black-rock-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.