At low tide its intertidal mudflats provide important feeding habitat for migratory waders.

[2][3] Inverloch is an important tourist town, with visitor numbers swelling in the summer months[4] due to the coastal lifestyle and proximity to Melbourne.

Anderson Inlet's popularity is hinged on the almost-enclosed bay, making it a protected beach with safe swimming.

[5] Because of its tidal nature, the areas where vessels can operate is restricted for the safety of the tourists as the depth of the water varies.

Knowledge of the inlet is a must to cross the bar and the operators of vessels are required to carry tide tables while going out in the water.