Redbill Beach (Bicheno)

Redbill Beach (Bicheno) is an exposed east-facing beach break on Tasmania’s east coast, known for soft, peeling waves over a sandy bottom that can suit beginners and longboarders when conditions line up. It’s also described as the main surfing beach for Bicheno, but it’s not a consistently reliable break—sources emphasize that it only works when conditions are “just right,” with a noticeable portion of days tending toward small or blown outcomes. The best surfing performance is consistently associated with low tide, particularly when a chunky east swell or larger southerly swell arrives. On good days, wave rides can be around 50 to 100 meters, with peeling wave shape and medium peel speed. For bigger swell, reports note that it can close out when swell rises significantly (around or above the ~2 meter range mentioned by one provider), so conditions can shift quickly from friendly to more challenging. Safety planning is important: rip currents are present, and the beach has additional hazards including rocks at the ends near Redbill Point/Diamond Island and marine life such as jellyfish and stingrays. There are also wildlife restrictions—this area is a nesting site for Little Penguins—so you should stay off dunes/protected vegetation and avoid disturbing wildlife, especially around dusk and at night. Access is straightforward via Redbill Road with public parking and a short walk to the sand, and the beach is described as having no Surf Life Saving services or lifeguard patrol at the spot. When you need to move around near Diamond Island, guidance is to do so only at low tide and with caution and good weather.