~ Buffalo Creek to Lee Point = 1.5 km ~ Lee Point to Kite Corner = 6.7 km ~ Kite Corner to Cas Surf Club = 2.0 km ~ Kite Corner to Sailing Club = 12.0 km ~ Lake Alex to Sailing Club = 2.0 km ~ Sailing Club to Cullen Bay = 2.5 km ~ Lake Alex to Mandorah = 7.5 km
Notes
Prevailing winds typically blow ~ offshore (E to SE) during the Dry Season, May to August
~ cross-shore (N to NE) at the end of the Dry Season, September to October
~ onshore (W to NW) in the Wet Season, January to March
April and November, December are usually low wind months
Tidal movement is significant, up to 8m
Massive volumes of water move in and out of Darwin Harbour – apply caution around the Sandbar and East Point when the tide is running
LNG tankers and other big ships use the harbour channel between Mandorah Jetty and Emery Point
Wet Season storm cells may bring extensive lightning and rapidly changing local wind conditions
Full length rashie and leggings offer protection from Box Jellyfish stings in the Wet Season
Crocs cruise about all year but more so in the Wet Season
