# Ricketts Point

Kitesurfing spot in Melbourne, Australia.

> Ricketts Point sits as an intermediate-focused reef and rock launch zone with slightly choppy bay conditions. The point geography creates wind shaping effects useful for riders developing edge pressure and directional control. The technical launch demands basic skill and care with equipment placement. Slightly messier water teaches reading chop and maintaining board control. The location sits within a protected marine area, reinforcing responsible session behavior. Cool water and exposure mean checking forecasts and arriving prepared. Local kiters respect the location's character and shared launch protocols.

## Best time to kitesurf
Ricketts Point 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
- Reef and rock launch
- Intermediate chop development
- Scenic point break
- Protected marine area

## Amenities
Marine protection zone, Local knowledge community, Scenic location, Parking access

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -37.9047, 144.9964
- Destination guide: [Melbourne](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/melbourne)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [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 (3 km)
- [Elwood Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/elwood-beach) — best around Jul, 17–19% windy days, 9 kt, water 11–12 °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 (8 km)
- [Altona Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/altona-beach) — best around Oct, 25–31% windy days, 10 kt, water 11–16 °C (16 km)

## Kite schools
- [Kite Republic](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-republic) — http://www.kiterepublic.com.au/ (5 km)
- [Kite Republic School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-republic-school) — https://www.kiterepublic.com.au/lessons/ (6 km)
- [The Zu Kite Club](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/the-zu-kite-club) — http://www.thezu.com.au/ (6 km)
- [AUSWatersports](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/auswatersports) — https://www.auswatersports.com.au/ (15 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/ricketts-point
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.