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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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
Access: Long drive from Launceston (3hrs) or fly to Strahan airstrip. Beach access from Henty Dunes area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Ocean Beach?
Ocean Beach is a beach break in Strahan, Australia, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Ocean Beach?
Ocean Beach 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 0.5m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.4m. 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 Ocean Beach?
An E wind is dead offshore at Ocean Beach, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am 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 Ocean Beach?
Ocean Beach is at its best around mid tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Ocean Beach?
Ocean Beach works year-round. Year-round swell. West coast receives all Southern and Indian Ocean swell.
How cold is the water at Ocean Beach?
The water at Ocean Beach averages around 13°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 Ocean Beach good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 1/10). Very remote west coast. Powerful shore break. Strong rips.
How do I get to Ocean Beach?
The nearest airport on our list is LST, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. Long drive from Launceston (3hrs) or fly to Strahan airstrip. Beach access from Henty Dunes area.
Best Season
Peak: Jan-Dec
Year-round swell. West coast receives all Southern and Indian Ocean swell.