About This Spot
Shallow Inlet, Australia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Australia.
Situated in Australia, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–SE–SSE winds throughout the season, Shallow Inlet, Australia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Being an inlet, there are areas suitable for almost any wind direction, however a W or NW are least preferred as they are offshore from the main launch area. Winds can often get up to 30 or 40 knots or more, so a small kite can come in handy, although you will get plenty of days in the 15-25 knot range for at least part of the day.
When to Go
The weather in Melbourne ranges from highs around 10-15°C in winter to high 20's°C and into the 30's°C in summer, occasionally reaching 40°C.
What to Expect
Shallow inlet is an inlet separated from the ocean by a sand bar. At low tide there are channels between sand banks that are wide enough for kitesurfing/windsurfing, while at high tide the sand is covered to create a wide area of flat water. Shallow Inlet is where many have tried to set speed records in fixed wing yachts, and has been a well known spot for windsurfers for years. Probably the best speed kiting location on the planet. You need a Westerly - Southwesterly. Also in this direction 2 kilometers of perfectly flat water for freestyle. Just watch for sailboards and kiters doing speed runs! Cross over the sand spit for great wave sailing in almost any direction.
Wind & Conditions
N · SE · SSE · S · SSW · SW
Best wind direction
Being an inlet, there are areas suitable for almost any wind direction, however a W or NW are least preferred as they are offshore from the main launch area. Winds can often get up to 30 or 40 knots or more, so a small kite can come in handy, although you will get plenty of days in the 15-25 knot range for at least part of the day.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Shallow inlet is an inlet separated from the ocean by a sand bar. At low tide there are channels between sand banks that are wide enough for kitesurfing/windsurfing, while at high tide the sand is covered to create a wide area of flat water. Shallow Inlet is where many have tried to set speed records in fixed wing yachts, and has been a well known spot for windsurfers for years. Probably the best speed kiting location on the planet. You need a Westerly - Southwesterly. Also in this direction 2 kilometers of perfectly flat water for freestyle. Just watch for sailboards and kiters doing speed runs! Cross over the sand spit for great wave sailing in almost any direction.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Shallow Inlet is about a 2.5 hour drive south east of Melbourne, via Leongatha. You can drive onto the beach.
Location
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