Marrawah is Australia's most exposed coastline—a wild stretch of Tasmania's northwest corner that takes the full brunt of the Roaring Forties. The waves here are powerful and unforgiving, breaking onto remote beaches backed by button grass plains and ancient rainforest. Great White sharks are common, as are powerful currents and zero crowds. When giant W-SW swells march in from the Southern Ocean, Marrawah produces some of the heaviest beach break waves in the country. This is frontier surfing for experienced surfers only.
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Remote drive from Launceston. Limited facilities.
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Feb
Year-round power. The most exposed coast in Australia.
Verified by Surfline, Tasmanian surf reports
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions