Point Henry (Port Phillip Bay)

Point Henry (Port Phillip Bay) is a small, clean-water kitesurfing venue characterized by flat to lightly choppy conditions over a long shallow zone close to shore. The beach is described as a roughly 1 km stretch on the north-eastern tip of the point between the point and the Alcoa jetty area, with a low, narrow spit launch. Wind is most consistently sea-breeze driven, with the most favorable months running through late spring into summer and also into the late-year warmer season (January through April, plus November and December). Sea-breeze strengthening is typically most noticeable in the afternoon—one cited thermal window is around 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM—supporting reliable day-time sessions when compared with colder-season patterns. For kitesurfing, the standout feature is the ability to walk out for a long distance while staying in very shallow, waist-deep water, which helps progression and makes freestyle/learning conditions plausible. However, the offshore-side flat water and open drift potential also raise risk: gusts can occur, and if riders drift downwind they may face a long return with limited nearby land until well beyond the immediate launch area. Safety at this spot is strongly about managing industrial and coastal hazards: the Alcoa pier/industrial structures, old poles in the water, and the bridge are specifically mentioned hazards, along with sharp shells/rocks near the shore and power lines near the access approach. There are no lifeguard services reported for the beach, so careful route planning, protective footwear, and conservative self-rescue planning are essential.