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Shallow Inlet ( ID shallow_inlet )      Hits: 644
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Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Next Big City (Airport):  Melbourne
Next Town: Sandy Point
Latitude:   -38.8516
Longitude: 146.1641
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Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
Features:
- Toilet

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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 wavesailing in almost any direction.

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There is a beach that you can drive onto (careful of the king tides) and launch safely right from next to your car.

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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.

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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.

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Shallow Inlet is about a 2.5 hour drive south east of Melbourne, via Leongatha.

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There is a surf beach nearby.

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05-04-02 Spink: Incredible speed sailing spot. Don't forget to eat plenty of pies before you go!!
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