Flinders Bay
Australia · Australie occidentale
Flinders Bay in Augusta, Western Australia, is a spot located in the estuary of a river that flows into the bay. It is a popular place for its super flat and shallow water, perfect for freestyle and freeride.
One hour south of Margaret River, the spot offers a large sailing area with foot almost everywhere. Locals come here for the possible speed over nearly a kilometer and its accessibility for all levels.
The atmosphere is calm, with slightly colored estuary water, but the conditions make it a solid choice for long sessions.
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The Flinders Bay spot is oriented for a side-on or onshore wind coming mainly from SE, SSE, S, SSW or SW, creating a super flat water surface in the estuary. The launch area is on a large sandy beach with a wide and easy take-off zone, ideal for beginners. The sailing area extends for nearly a kilometer in freeride at full speed, with foot everywhere due to the shallow depth.
On the ocean side, there are small waves on the 2 km sand spit, but the estuary remains butter flat even with light chop in strong winds. Tides do not significantly influence conditions, sailing is good at low and high water. Thermal winds pick up in the afternoon, from SW around noon until 5 PM and SE in the evening, with gusts up to 30-40 knots in season.
Watch out for shorebreak on the ocean side and the color of the estuary water, but it's perfect for freestyle thanks to the shallow area.
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