Shallow inlet family at the beach at low tide

Shallow Inlet Marine & Coastal Park

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Explore the secluded tidal waterway that is perfect for a host of water-based activities and fishing.

The waters are ideal for swimming, sailing, surfing and sea kayaking - you name it, it’s been done here. The woodlands lining the coastline are abundant in native fauna and are teeming with birdlife.

Shallow Inlet is also a hotspot for fishing, with salmon, trevally, large flathead, and King George Whiting being the catch of the day. Toilets and barbecue facilities can be found at the inlet.

The firmly compacted sand means that vehicles can be driven on the beach, giving greater access to the water. Be sure to check tide times before driving onto the sand.

Climbing the sand dunes at Shallow Inlet
Four wheel drive on sand at Shallow Inlet
Shallow Inlet low tide on the empty beach
Girl looking at view over Shallow Inlet

Shallow Inlet Beach

Patrolled: No

Hazards: The entrance may not be “navigable” in severe weather and there may be significant changes to the channel configuration.

Foreshore: Very wide, sandy beach. The inlet is shallow, stretching for 18km with compact sand.

Activities: Swimming, wind surfing, kite surfing, fishing

Boat Ramp or jetty: Sand access for launching. Check for tides.

Access: Easy access via a short walk to beach from carpark on Sandy Point Road.

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