Bicheno
Tasmania, Australia
Reef breakIntermediate
On Tasmania's east coast, Bicheno is a charming fishing village where the Tasman Sea delivers consistent reef and beach breaks in a dramatic landscape of pink granite boulders, one of the island state's most scenic surf destinations.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)
Size–SE 1.5–2.5m at 12–16s
Wind
NW
Light to W under 15 knots
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
Mar–Oct
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The Wave
Type
Reef and beach break
Bottom
Granite rock and sand
Shape
Various, reef rights and beach peaks
Length
60–120m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate to advanced
- •Why: Granite reef requires care and cold water demands proper gear
Hazards
- •Granite rock, not the most forgiving reef
- •Cold water, 12–16°C
- •Remote east coast, limited surf services
Local Tips
- •The little penguin colony at Bicheno puts on a remarkable parade at dusk, truly extraordinary wildlife
- •The blowhole near the main beach is dramatic, check it at high tide in swell
- •The east coast road (A3) is one of Tasmania's great drives, combine with wineries and wildlife
Location
-41.8749, 148.3038