Albany

Possibly not much company on the ocean (apart from many kitesurfers from out of town) but likely on other side of Albany harbour near yacht club (flat water sailing). I'm possibly the only windsurfer who sails in the ocean off Middleton Beach at Albany (there were around ten kitesurfers out last Sat), though there's no rideable waves in the area. Unfortunately I'm heading over to Walpole tomorrow with family but won't be taking windsurf gear, only sea kayak. Only sailing at Walpole is on the inlet, Coalmine Beach best in E wind and possibly SW which is forecast for Fri. I've heard that Lights Beach at Denmark picks up a good rideable swell in an easterly.

Prevailing easterly sea breezes on south coast have been pretty regular since before Xmas but pattern doesn't look promising over the next week. Best chance for a sail in easterly would be this Sat with 15-20kt forecast, swell 3-5m decreasing.

Nanarup is probably as good as it gets with the right gear and a 4wd vehicle to get to the end of the bay that best suits the wind direction on the day.

When ever I've taken my gear down I've struggled due to it generally being Easter - bit late in the season - and not having a floaty enough board for what seems to be fairly "gutless" wind that time of the year so I don't bother taking up the room any more....

Also check this info out:

http://www.windsurfingperth.com.au/index.php/guides/travel/44-locations/75-denmark