Inverloch

Also known as: Anderson Inlet, Andersons Inlet

Inlet, dunes, coastal

Difficulty 2/5 · Easy-moderateFlatwaterTidal inlet flats
Wind season
Nov-Mar
Wind
SW predominant, clean from ocean
Reliability
Good summer sea breezes
Water
Flatwater
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Wind & season

Wind, water and season at this Victoria, Australia spot - what to expect and when to come.

Inverloch
Victoria · South Gippsland / Melbourne · ~-38.628, 145.729 (approx)
Wind season window

Nov-Mar

Wind strength & direction

SW predominant, clean from ocean; W/S/SE/E work

Wind reliability

Good summer sea breezes

Best season

Summer

Tide dependence

High (flats work by tide)

Cold fronts; offshore risk on N

The water

Water state

Flat, shallow at low tide

Water depth

Shallow; sandbars exposed at low tide

Water temp by season

Cool to mild

Wetsuit guidance

3/2 to 4/3

Skill & group fit

Skill tier

Beginner to advanced

Difficulty

2 (beginner-intermediate)

Group split options

Kite 65 / Wind 20 / Wing 15 (est)

Accessibility & group fit

Excellent for learners and speed freaks; watch current

Getting there & schools

Launch & access

Beach launch; near Inverloch Angling Club / foreshore

Shuttle & transport

Car; ~1.5-2h from Melbourne

Schools, rental & storage

GoKite; regional operators

Facilities

Town amenities, parking, toilets, cafes

Non-sport options nearby

Bunurong coast, surf beaches, town

Crowds & localism

Moderate; friendly

Permits & safety

None

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Strong inlet current can sweep loose boards; shifting sandbars

Rescue-boat service

No

Emergency & rescue

000

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.

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