Spot · tier 3 · Australia
Woodman Point
Woodman Point in Perth's southern suburb of Coogee is really three spots in one - three adjacent beaches ranging from protected beginner flat water to an advanced offshore-wind freestyle beach - powered by the reliable Fremantle Doctor sea breeze.
Wind
| best months |
|
|---|---|
| wind name | Fremantle Doctor / SE-S sea breeze |
| quality | steady thermal |
| avg knots | 15-25 |
Water
| type | mixed - flat and chop depending on beach |
|---|---|
| standing depth | varies by beach |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Beach 1 = onshore flat water for beginners (often busy with schools); Beach 2 = protected flat water/small waves for intermediate freestyle; Beach 3 = offshore-wind mirror-flat water for advanced freestylers only. |
Launch & crowd
Hazards
- Beach 3's offshore wind is unforgiving for anyone who can't self-rescue
- school traffic on Beach 1
Travel basics
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