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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- Optimal direction
- WSW (250°)
- Direction range
- 235° - 290°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m - 2.9m
- 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 kind of wave is Marrawah?
Marrawah is a beach break in Northwest Tasmania, Australia, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Marrawah?
Marrawah picks up swell from the SW round to the WNW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the WSW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 3.5m, with the sweet spot around 2.1 to 2.9m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Marrawah?
An E wind is dead offshore at Marrawah, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Marrawah?
Marrawah has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Marrawah?
The most reliable run of swell at Marrawah comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Feb and Nov too. Year-round power. The most exposed coast in Australia.
How cold is the water at Marrawah?
The water at Marrawah averages around 14°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Marrawah good for beginners?
Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 1/10). Extremely remote. Great White sharks. Powerful waves. No backup.
How do I get to Marrawah?
The nearest airport on our list is LST, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. Remote drive from Launceston. Limited facilities.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Feb
Year-round power. The most exposed coast in Australia.