Surfing Ocean Beach: The Complete Guide

Ocean Beach is a sandy-bottom beach break located in Strahan, Australia, offering both lefts and rights along Australia's coastline. 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. Rated as intermediate difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this beach break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is WSW (250°), with workable conditions from SSW to WNW (210°–300°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Ocean Beach needs a minimum of 0.5m / 2ft to start working and handles swells up to 3m / 10ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 10 seconds, with 14 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the E (90°). The full offshore range spans NE to SE (45°–135°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at mid tide.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Ocean Beach runs Year-round. This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Season Notes: Year-round swell. West coast receives all Southern and Indian Ocean swell.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 13°C / 55°F. A 4/3mm or 5/4mm wetsuit is essential, with boots and gloves for extended sessions.

Getting There

The nearest airport is LST, approximately 3 hours by road.

Access: Long drive from Launceston (3hrs) or fly to Strahan airstrip. Beach access from Henty Dunes area.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🏝️ Remote — Far from help
🌀 Strong rips — Dangerous currents

Very remote west coast. Powerful shore break. Strong rips.

Safety Tips:

Study the currents before paddling out. Know your exit strategy
Carry a first aid kit and emergency communication. Help may be far away

Skill Level: This spot is rated intermediate (5/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (1/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Ocean Beach? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Ocean Beach is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*