Lake George (Beachport, SA)
Also known as: Packin Point, Foster Point
Surreal glassy mirror lake, remote Limestone Coast wilderness
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this SA, near Beachport, Limestone Coast, Australia spot - what to expect and when to come.
Most consistent speed winds late Dec to early Mar; other times sailable with luck
Cross-shore SW to S winds averaging 20 to 25 kt in season; lake shape means one side is always smooth whichever way it blows
Reliable strong summer winds, but sailability also depends on lake level
Summer (Dec to Mar) is best; lake recedes and glasses off to mirror-flat water, a renowned speed-sailing spot
Water level seasonal; fills in winter then recedes over summer, low level exposes weed and limits launch spots
Gusty SW, storm fronts, remote with no shelter
The water
Flat (mirror)
Very shallow lake; knee-to-waist deep, weed ~20-30 cm below surface; recedes over summer
Cold water, wetsuit needed
Full-length steamer recommended for weed abrasion and cold
Skill & group fit
Intermediate-advanced speed and flat-water; weed fins essential; not for beginners
3 (Intermediate)
Windsurf speed-sailing focus; small dedicated crew; limited kite info
Remote and basic; suits committed speed sailors, not casual or family groups
Getting there & schools
Four launches (Packin/3-Mile, 5-Mile, Cockies, Foster Pt/The Spit); muddy weedy walk-in; Spit is 4wd only
~300 km SE of Adelaide; Beachport town base; own vehicle essential, some tracks 4wd
No commercial school on-site; Lake George Boardsailing Club (Windsurfing SA division) sails social sessions most weekends; no rental or amenities
Minimal; drop-toilets at launches and campsites; Beachport town for supplies
Coonawarra wineries, Pool of Siloam, Beachport jetty, Blue Lake and caves at Mt Gambier, Robe
Uncrowded; small speed-sailing crew congregates in summer; welcoming niche scene
Permits & safety
Reserve, no fee noted; no pets allowed due to baiting and snakes. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Weed reefs about 400 m offshore (exposed as lake drops), two southern islands with sharp rocks (stay 100 m off), very shallow near shore
None; remote self-rescue. VERIFY
Remote; nearest hospital Millicent ~50 km; Mount Gambier larger ~100 km. VERIFY
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.