Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is Tasmania's wild west coast frontier—a 33km stretch of sand that faces directly into the Roaring Forties, receiving every swell the Southern Ocean and Indian Ocean can throw at it. The beach break delivers consistent, powerful peaks year-round, with some of the most raw and isolated surf conditions in Australia. The nearest town, Strahan, is a tiny fishing village, and the surrounding Tarkine rainforest is World Heritage listed. When Cape Sorell buoy readings spike, the waves here can be genuinely massive.
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Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WSW (250°)
- Direction range
- 220° - 300°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.4m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
13°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
1/10
👥 Spring Break (Sep 26 – Oct 11) — expect extra crowds
Access: Long drive from Launceston (3hrs) or fly to Strahan airstrip. Beach access from Henty Dunes area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Ocean Beach?
The Ocean Beach profile favors mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Ocean Beach?
The Ocean Beach profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 45° to 135°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Ocean Beach?
The Ocean Beach scoring profile favors swell from WSW (220° to 300°), a swell-height range of 0.5m to 3m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Ocean Beach?
The main season at Ocean Beach is Jan-Dec. Year-round swell. West coast receives all Southern and Indian Ocean swell.
How do I get to Ocean Beach?
The spot profile lists LST as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 180 minutes. Long drive from Launceston (3hrs) or fly to Strahan airstrip. Beach access from Henty Dunes area.
What kind of wave is Ocean Beach?
Ocean Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Jan-Dec
Year-round swell. West coast receives all Southern and Indian Ocean swell.