Continent |
Australia |
Country |
Australia |
Next Big City |
Sydney |
Next Town |
Forster, Smiths Lake |
|
Type: |
Ocean, Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat and shallow on the Smiths Lake. The ocean side has small to medium waves.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Big beach between the ocean and lake.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorty |
Summer:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
Fall:
|
Shorty |
Winter:
|
Shorty |
A spring suit is usually enough. Water around 21°C, air 25-30°C.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
NE, E, SE, W |
Main Direction: |
NE, SE, W |
Northeast summer sea breeze is the best, can be ridden in Southeasterly, 15-25 knots in general. West winds works on the lake as well, but gustier winds.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Forster drive south to Smiths Lake, and here east to Sandbar.
Extra information
Nightlife