# Elwood Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Melbourne, Australia.

> Elwood Beach is a well-maintained, patrolled bay spot near Melbourne perfect for building intermediate skills. The consistently flat water and easy beach access mean reliable, low-stress sessions. Lifeguard presence adds a safety margin, particularly valuable when learning new techniques. The area supports a casual local scene with basic facilities. Cool temperate waters require proper thermal protection year-round. Wind conditions are variable, so check forecasts before heading down, but the sheltered bay reduces chop on lighter days.

## Best time to kitesurf
Elwood Beach has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jun–Aug: 17–19% of days reach 12 kt+, with 9 kt average daily wind, 11–12 °C water and 9–11 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4% | 8.8 | 20.4 | 22.4 |
| Feb | 8% | 9 | 19 | 21.2 |
| Mar | 2% | 8.1 | 17.4 | 19.9 |
| Apr | 6% | 7.6 | 14.7 | 17.2 |
| May | 9% | 7.9 | 11.3 | 14.3 |
| Jun | 18% | 8.9 | 10 | 12.1 |
| Jul | 19% | 8.9 | 9.1 | 10.6 |
| Aug | 17% | 9 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Sep | 16% | 8.9 | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Oct | 17% | 9.3 | 13.2 | 15.8 |
| Nov | 9% | 8.9 | 15.1 | 18.6 |
| Dec | 12% | 9.3 | 17.5 | 20.5 |

## Highlights
- Flat water conditions
- Easy beach access
- Patrolled safety
- Beginner to intermediate

## Amenities
Lifeguard patrol, Parking facilities, Beach amenities, Local scene

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -37.8697, 144.9764
- 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 (4 km)
- [Williamstown Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/williamstown-beach) — best around Jul, 17–19% windy days, 9 kt, water 11–12 °C (5 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 (6 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/ (1 km)
- [The Zu Kite Club](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/the-zu-kite-club) — http://www.thezu.com.au/ (1 km)
- [Kite Republic School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-republic-school) — https://www.kiterepublic.com.au/lessons/ (2 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/elwood-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.