Park Beach surf report
Gentle beach near Dodges Ferry, popular with beginners.
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Tomorrow at Park Beach (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 8am–3pm
Okay.
Light cross-wind, knee-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- South-south-westerly wind at 9 kn. That's cross-shore here, so expect a bit of texture.
- Waves around knee high (0.3m faces), on the small side, even for a beginner.
- East-south-easterly swell at 5 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and rising at 8am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings south-south-westerly 9 kn around 3pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:13 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Park Beach good?
- Best wind
- North-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East to south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up. A north-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Park Beach for your level.
Watch out
Cold water. Wear a full wetsuit.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Park Beach?
Park Beach is best with a north-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a east to south-west swell and mid tide. It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up.
What wind is offshore at Park Beach?
A north-westerly wind (NW) blows straight offshore at Park Beach, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Park Beach good for beginners?
Yes. Park Beach is one of the better Tasmania spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at Park Beach?
Cold water. Wear a full wetsuit.
Nearby breaks
- Clifton Beach 17.0 km
- Eaglehawk Neck 25.9 km
- Marrawah 326.1 km