Lake Macquarie / Squid's Ink, Australia is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Lake Macquarie / Squid's Ink, Australia is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
From South: take F3 to Newcastle. 5km past Caltex twin service stations, take Lake Macquarie East exit to Budgewoi, Swansea, Charlestown. Follow Pacific Highway over Swansea bridge (5km to go) pass Belmont Airport, Squid's Ink is on left. From North: Follow signs from Hexham to Charlestown, turn right onto Pacific Highway. Proceed towards Belmont 1.5km from Belmont city centre due South. Squid's Ink on right hand side. U-turn at park just South of Squid's Ink.
From South: take F3 to Newcastle. 5km past Caltex twin service stations, take Lake Macquarie East exit to Budgewoi, Swansea, Charlestown. Follow Pacific Highway over Swansea bridge (5km to go) pass Belmont Airport, Squid's Ink is on left. From North: Follow signs from Hexham to Charlestown, turn right onto Pacific Highway. Proceed towards Belmont 1.5km from Belmont city centre due South. Squid's Ink on right hand side. U-turn at park just South of Squid's Ink.
Riding Conditions in Lake Macquarie / Squid's Ink, Australia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Moderate temps, need to wear a wetsuit.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
Best in a West. Northwest breeze can be gusty. With SW it's a little rough, staying upwind will be harder.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, W and NW
on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Moderate temps, need to wear a wetsuit.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
Best in a West. Northwest breeze can be gusty. With SW it's a little rough, staying upwind will be harder.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, W and NW
on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Macquarie / Squid's Ink, Australia is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Grassy area, not a large rigging area. Enough space to launch, trees and power lines close by. Launching is close to trees. Best to launch from the water.
Very flat with NW and W, no tide, choppy when the wind picks up. Shallow water with muddy bottom. Limited space on the water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Macquarie / Squid's Ink, Australia is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Grassy area, not a large rigging area. Enough space to launch, trees and power lines close by. Launching is close to trees. Best to launch from the water.
Very flat with NW and W, no tide, choppy when the wind picks up. Shallow water with muddy bottom. Limited space on the water.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Power Lines
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Power Lines
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
We don’t know if a parking is available at Lake Macquarie / Squid's Ink, Australia.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
Power lines to the side and down wind. Do not rig in the down wind park area. Only rig, land and launch from the point. Some lesson activity here so be aware of learners.
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