Marrawah
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WSW (250°)
- Direction range
- 235° - 290°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.8m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Remote drive from Launceston. Limited facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Marrawah?
Marrawah works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Marrawah?
Offshore wind at Marrawah blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 45° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Marrawah?
Marrawah wants WSW swell (235° to 290°) between 1m and 3.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Marrawah?
The main season at Marrawah is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Feb. Year-round power. The most exposed coast in Australia.
How do I get to Marrawah?
Fly into LST, then allow about 180 minutes by road. Remote drive from Launceston. Limited facilities.
What kind of wave is Marrawah?
Marrawah is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Feb
Year-round power. The most exposed coast in Australia.