Park beach
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This is a great spot for learners, theres even a surf school here! Its a crumbly long peak, perfect for climbing slowly to your feet... Mind you, even this place has its moments.
Atmosphere:
Surf amongst a friendly crew of all descriptions, take in the clean environment and watch the sunset over Mt Wellington from the water.
Additional Info:
A great spot to take the kids. The longboard and a picnic hamper. A nice long beach and its very safe.
Location
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Head for a small town called Dodges Ferry (35 mins from Hobart) and follow the main road (carlton beach Rd) until you see (park beach Rd)turn right an you will see the beach!
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
May's Point
6.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Bambra Reef
9.74 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |