Shipstern Bluff
Tasmania South · Australia
Surf spotgood for advanced surfers
One of the world's most dangerous slabs, a stepped wave. Best wind — N-NW.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -43.2137, 147.729 |
FAQ
Is Shipstern Bluff good for beginners?
Shipstern Bluff is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Shipstern Bluff today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#tasmania-south/shipstern-bluff. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Tasmania South
- Park Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Marion Bay — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Clifton Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Pirates Bay — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Roaring Beach — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Cloudy Bay — Beach break in a bay, all levels — from beginner to advanced