Mount Cameron (Tasmania)
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Advanced to Expert
- Skill Level
- Mixed
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Mount Cameron is an exposed beach and reef break on Tasmania’s West Coast near Marrawah, known for being fickle and rarely reaching high-quality, rideable conditions. Monthly clean conditions are reported at roughly 35%, while blown conditions occur about 63% of the time. February is the standout month. The spot’s wind setup is strongly condition-dependent: easterly winds are the key to achieving offshore, cleaner conditions. When westerlies dominate, the wave face tends to become heavy and onshore-choppy, lowering overall quality and making sessions less consistent. Safety is a major theme here. Significant rock formations and submerged reefs are present, and strong rip currents and drift are common on this exposed coast. Combined with cold year-round water and extreme isolation, the spot is best treated as an advanced/self-sufficient destination with no on-site lifeguards and very limited rescue availability. Practically, visitors should expect minimal to no amenities. Bring all supplies (including food and water), be prepared for remote access (4WD and/or hiking may be required), and plan medical/communication contingencies well in advance due to the distance to major care.
- Rare easterly window for cleaner offshore conditions
- Exposed Southern Ocean beach/reef break
- Remote, self-sufficient riding required
- February is the best month
- Offshore, cleaner conditions are associated with easterly winds
- Wild, remote setting for experienced riders
- Does not work very often; clean conditions are uncommon
- Highly exposed beach and reef environment
- Rocks/submerged reefs and strong currents increase hazard level
- Zero facilities and no nearby gear support
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E
- Offshore directions
- E
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Frontal/gradient winds; clean easterlies are rare and the coast is often dominated by onshore westerlies.
- Reliability
- Low for clean conditions (63% blown monthly; only 35% clean monthly).
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Moderate gusts reported.
- Best Months
- February
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Mixed
- Beach
- Sand — Sand beach with reef/rock influences.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Medium — Reported as medium.
- Launch
- Small — Remote beach access often requiring 4WD or hiking.
- Launch Difficulty
- Difficult — Requires remote access and is generally difficult.
Through the year
Always very low due to extreme isolation.
Winter (June to September) is the wettest and most prone to severe storm systems.
By sport
What to expect for each.
The wider area is used by advanced riders, but Mount Cameron itself is primarily known as a surf spot.
Exposed beach and reef break on Tasmania’s West Coast that is fickle and does not work very often; only a minority of monthly sessions are clean.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- W
- Shelter
- Exposed — Highly exposed Southern Ocean coast.
- Wind Effect
- East winds are required for offshore, clean conditions; westerly winds create heavy onshore chop.
- Bigger Swell
- Can handle large swells but becomes dangerous due to exposure and rocks.
- Wave Quality
- Average — Only about 35% clean conditions monthly; otherwise often blown.
- Wave Power
- Moderate
- Wave Shape
- Mixed
- Peel Speed
- Medium
- Ride Length
- Medium
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Mount Cameron (Tasmania) in the full forecast view.
Mount Cameron (Tasmania) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 4–16 ktsGusts 31 kts
- Direction
- WSW245°
- Strongest day
- Mon, Oct 2616 kts
- Windy days
- 5/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 1.6–2.7 m10s period
- Temperature
- 10–16 °C
Over the next 7 days, Mount Cameron (Tasmania) is forecast for daytime winds of 4–16 kts, peaking around 16 kts on Monday, October 26 with gusts to 31 kts. The prevailing direction is WSW. Waves run 1.6–2.7 m with a period of about 10s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Significant rock formations and submerged reefs
- Strong rip currents and drift are common on this exposed coast
- Cold water
- Isolation
- Sharks
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguards present.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Very limited/remote conditions with no on-site lifeguards or permanent rescue bases.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest major care is reported in Smithton or Burnie (regional hospitals); dial 000 for emergencies.
- Localism / Vibe
- Mild
Rules of the spot
Dial 000 for emergency services; conditions are remote and self-sufficient riding is required.
- No lifeguards on site
- No rescue on site; self-sufficiency required
- Access is extremely remote; a 4WD vehicle is highly recommended and help may be far away.
- Carry a comprehensive first aid kit and a communication device because rescue is limited.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Burnie
- Nearest Town
- Marrawah
- Nearest Airport
- Burnie (Wynyard) Airport (BWT)
- Parking
- Informal parking only; no designated lots.
- Public Transport
- Non-existent; private vehicle essential for accessing the coast (4WD may be needed for some tracks).
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- English
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Far — Limited camping or self-contained accommodation in the wider West Coast region; more options available in Smithton.
- Food & Drink
- No food or drink available; visitors must bring all supplies, including water.
- Equipment Rental:
- None available nearby; no shops in the immediate vicinity.
- Gear Storage
- None available locally.
- Gear Repair
- No local repair services; nearest repair services are in major Tasmanian cities.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
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A local hub for meals and drinks serving the regional community.
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From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Mount Cameron (Tasmania)?
The best overall months at Mount Cameron (Tasmania) are February.
Which wind directions work at Mount Cameron (Tasmania)?
Mount Cameron (Tasmania) works with E winds. Offshore directions are E.
What skill level is Mount Cameron (Tasmania) suitable for?
Mount Cameron (Tasmania) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Expert · Surfing: Advanced.