Inverloch - Anderson Inlet Beaches
In an almost-enclosed bay, Anderson Inlet's protected beaches are well known for their safe swimming conditions. The town of Inverloch is located on the northern side of Anderson Inlet.
A low energy, sandy shore runs along the front of the town, with the beach facing south-east into the mouth of the inlet, which is 1 km wide at its mouth opposite Point Norman. Three beaches, 0.9km in length, lie along the Inverloch's foreshore inside the inlet, all backed by a foreshore reserve with car park access and numerous facilities. The first Inverloch Beach is located nearly 2 km inside the wide mouth and only receives very low ocean waves or none at all. A boat ramp crosses the narrow, steep beach, with a seawall built behind much of the beach. The second beach runs west of Point Hughes and is also steep, narrow and backed by seawalls along much of its length. Both these beaches face the deep tidal channel with a strong tidal current running in close to the beaches. Main Beach is a wider beach that terminates at sandy Point Norman; on the western side of the inlet mouth. It is narrow but fronted by extensive intertidal sand flats and shoals, including some areas of rock flats.
A popular beach for swimming, kayaking, kite surfing, beach games and boating. This beach has strong rips and currents and is not patrolled by lifesavers.
There is carparking available in numerous locations and there are cafes, restaurants and supermarkets located close by in the township of Inverloch.
Swimming
These three beaches usually have calm water conditions; however beware of the deep tidal channel, particularly off the inner two beaches, and the strong tidal flows in the channel.
Surfing
None.
Fishing
Very popular for fishing off the beaches into the tidal channel.
General Hazard Rating: 3/10
Location
1 Ramsey Boulevard, Inverloch 3996 Map
Web Links
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